ISBN: 9780552156943

A major new historical epic, in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Caligula brilliantly combines impeccable research and historical detail with the power and pace of the best thriller writin… Mehr…

A major new historical epic, in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Caligula brilliantly combines impeccable research and historical detail with the power and pace of the best thriller writing.Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman Emperor, is better known by another name: Caligula, a name synonymous with decadence and cruelty. His reign was marked by excess, huge building projects, the largest gladiatorial battles Rome was ever to see — men and animals killed in their hundreds — conspiracies and sexual scandal.Rufus as a young slave grows up far from the corruption of the imperial court. His master is a trainer of animals for the gladiatorial arena. Rufus has a natural ability with animals, a talent for controlling and schooling them. It is at the arenas that Rufus meets Cupido, one of Rome’s greatest gladiators.It is his growing reputation as an animal trainer and his friendship with Cupido that attracts the cruel gaze of the Emperor. Caligula wants a keeper for the imperial elephant and Rufus is bought from his master and taken to the palace, where life is dictated by Caligula’s ever shifting moods. Caligula is a megalomaniac who declares himself a living god and simultaneously lives in constant fear of plots against his life. But his paranoia is not misplaced; intrigue permeates his court, and Rufus and Cupido find themselves unwittingly placed at the centre of a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, Transworld Publishers Limited Core >1<

2009, ISBN: 0552156949

[EAN: 9780552156943], Neubuch, [SC: 2.9], [PU: Transworld Publishers Ltd Feb 2009], Neuware - Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow, a riveting thriller set i… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780552156943], Neubuch, [SC: 2.9], [PU: Transworld Publishers Ltd Feb 2009], Neuware - Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow, a riveting thriller set in Ancient Rome from bestselling author Douglas Jackson.'.gripping Roman thriller. It's certainly well placed to take on the Simon Scarrow/Conn Iggulden audience.' -- Scotland on Sunday'Fantastic read.' - \\*\\*\\*\\*\\* Reader review. \\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*CAN A SLAVE DECIDE THE FATE OF AN EMPEROR Ancient Rome. Caligula is Emperor, his reign marked by excess, ambition, decadence, cruelty, madness, sexual scandal and death.Rufus is a young slave living a world away from the Imperial court - apprentice to an animal trainer for the gladiatorial arena and friend to Cupido, one of Rome's greatest gladiators. When Rufus's skills come to the attention of Caligula, he is summoned to court to serve as keeper for the Imperial elephant - and unwittingly finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy to assass, Books<

2009, ISBN: 9780552156943

Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow, a riveting thriller set in Ancient Rome from bestselling author Douglas Jackson."...gripping Roman thriller. It's certa… Mehr…

Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow, a riveting thriller set in Ancient Rome from bestselling author Douglas Jackson."...gripping Roman thriller. It's certainly well placed to take on the Simon Scarrow/Conn Iggulden audience." -- Scotland on Sunday"Fantastic read..." - ***** Reader review. ******************************************************************CAN A SLAVE DECIDE THE FATE OF AN EMPEROR?Ancient Rome. Caligula is Emperor, his reign marked by excess, ambition, decadence, cruelty, madness, sexual scandal and death.Rufus is a young slave living a world away from the Imperial court - apprentice to an animal trainer for the gladiatorial arena and friend to Cupido, one of Rome's greatest gladiators. When Rufus's skills come to the attention of Caligula, he is summoned to court to serve as keeper for the Imperial elephant - and unwittingly finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor...Rufus's story continues in Claudius. Books Douglas Jackson|Paperback|Transworld Publishers Ltd|12/02/2009, Transworld Publishers Ltd<

ISBN: 9780552156943

Foundation For Education, Science, And Technology. June 1966.. Writing to front wrap, minor insect top of spine parting, contents excellent, G+ condition.. Journal of Knowledge And Cult… Mehr…

Foundation For Education, Science, And Technology. June 1966.. Writing to front wrap, minor insect top of spine parting, contents excellent, G+ condition.. Journal of Knowledge And Culture. Vol. XV No.4. March 1965. A4 format. 96pp. A variety of articles in the areas of art, education, science, commerce, history &c. Of note are ones covering Cecil Higgs, The Natal Society, fungi, South African flag songs, and a longish article on chess strategy by Jester de Coning. English & Afrikaans text., Foundation For Education, Science, And Technology. June 1966., 2.5, Paperback / softback. New. Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman Emperor, is better known by another name: Caligula, a name synonymous with decadence, cruelty and madness., 6<

ISBN: 9780552156943

Paperback / softback. New. Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman Emperor, is better known by another name: Caligula, a name synonymous with decadence, cruelty and madn… Mehr…

Paperback / softback. New. Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the third Roman Emperor, is better known by another name: Caligula, a name synonymous with decadence, cruelty and madness., 6<