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Emperor: The Gods of War (Emperor)
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
EAN: 9780440241607
ISBN: 044024160X
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: March 27, 2007
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: March 27, 2007
Studio: Bantam
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Editorial Review:
The year is 53 B.C. Fresh from victory in Gaul, Julius Caesar leads battle-hardened legions across the Rubicon river–threatening Rome herself. Even the master strategist Pompey is caught unprepared by the strike, and forced to abandon his city. The armies of Rome will face each other at last in civil war, led by the two greatest generals ever to walk the seven hills. Thus begins Conn Iggulden’s towering saga of Julius Caesar as he approaches his final destiny—a destiny that will be decided not by legions but by his friend Brutus and an Egyptian queen named Cleopatra, who will bear his only son....For Caesar, the campaign against Pompey will test his military genius and his appetite for glory to their limits, as the greatest fighting machine the world has ever seen divides against itself in a bloody conflict that will set brother against brother until victory or death. But for Caesar, another kingdom beckons—a world of ancient mysteries and languid sensuality, where a beautiful, bewitching woman waits to snare his heart. The Gods of War follows Julius Caesar through politics and passion, ruthless ambition and private grief, and into the corruption of power itself. Those he has loved will play a part in his triumphs—as will the jealousy and hatred of his enemies.From the spectacles of the arena to the whispered lies of conspirators, Conn Iggulden brings to life a world of monumental drama. And at its heart is one extraordinary friendship—marked by fierce loyalty and bitter betrayal, with dark events shrouded in noble ideals.
From the Hardcover edition.
The year is 53 B.C. Fresh from victory in Gaul, Julius Caesar leads battle-hardened legions across the Rubicon river–threatening Rome herself. Even the master strategist Pompey is caught unprepared by the strike, and forced to abandon his city. The armies of Rome will face each other at last in civil war, led by the two greatest generals ever to walk the seven hills. Thus begins Conn Iggulden’s towering saga of Julius Caesar as he approaches his final destiny–a destiny that will be decided not by legions but by his friend Brutus and an Egyptian queen named Cleopatra, who will bear his only son....For Caesar, the campaign against Pompey will test his military genius and his appetite for glory to their limits, as the greatest fighting machine the world has ever seen divides against itself in a bloody conflict that will set brother against brother until victory or death. But for Caesar, another kingdom beckons–a world of ancient mysteries and languid sensuality, where a beautiful, bewitching woman waits to snare his heart. The Gods of War follows Julius Caesar through politics and passion, ruthless ambition and private grief, and into the corruption of power itself. Those he has loved will play a part in his triumphs–as will the jealousy and hatred of his enemies.From the spectacles of the arena to the whispered lies of conspirators, Conn Iggulden brings to life a world of monumental drama. And at its heart is one extraordinary friendship–marked by fierce loyalty and bitter betrayal, with dark events shrouded in noble ideals.
From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Thumbs up
The book arrived in good condition. It took only a week and a half to ship from the USA to Europe which was quicker than I expected.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase
Rating: - The brilliant conclusion
Every schoolboy and girl knows what is going to happen at the end of a quadrilogy about Caesar's life. Nevertheless, the story continues with relationships building and fast-moving action from battle to battle, as the inevitable conclusion approaches.
Julius and his supporters confront Pompey and pursue him to Egypt. From that point onward, it is impossible to put this book down until you have read the final words. The twists and turns, and the intrigue that the powerful Cleopatra brings to ... Read More
Rating: - Last Act
Like the previous books in the series the author tells an action packed story with gritty, colorful prose, and a certain cavalier attitude for history. The story is fun to read, but this volume should have ended with Caesar defeating Pompey at Pharsalia - it's the natural climax to the book. Instead it continues with the pursuit of Pompey to Egypt, the meeting and then love affair with Cleopatra, and finally Caesar's return to Rome and assassination. All of this seems rushed and tacked on. If Iggulden ... Read More
Rating: - Veni, vidi, vici
Well, here we are. The fourth and final volume of Conn Iggulden's action-movie version of the life of Julius Caesar. From crossing the Rubicon to Et tu, Brute? in five hundred pages or less. This novel gets by on sheer breathless momentum. And what a ride it is.
As usual with this series, Mr. Iggulden is excellent at describing battle, both large and small scale. I've noticed after reading each of these books that the parts that are most memorable are the 'set pieces'. This novel is chock full ... Read More
Rating:  - Excellent. This book makes you feel like Caesar's buddy.
I'm a history buff and thought I knew the ins and outs of Caesar. Yeah, I did, but this book...well, it just makes you feel like you were standing in Rome and having first name basis buddy-ship with Caesar.
A very remarkable dude he is. Think aobut it. How many other dudes are so controlled and all rounded? Great in war, lucky with chics, and an excellent politician. No wonder he's so successful.
And what better way than to end life in a memorable way? Getting assassinated by folks ... Read More
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