Reviewers on Goodreads and Audible praise the realistic depiction of Roman siege engineering and battle tactics, which often surpass "Hollywood-style" portrayals.
To fully appreciate the character arcs, it is recommended to read the trilogy in order: La ciudad - Adrian Goldsworthy.epub
A Roman legion is laying siege to the city of Nicopolis . Unlike many stories where Romans are on the defense, here they are the aggressors, and the narrative highlights the toll taken on the city's diverse population of Greeks, Arabs, Jews, and Christians. Reviewers on Goodreads and Audible praise the realistic
Centurion Flavius Ferox is tasked by the emperor's cousin, Hadrian , to uncover deep-seated corruption within the Roman ranks. here they are the aggressors