Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read enemy of rome. Building on the character and drama of the first novel, ben kane has turned this legendary figure into a living, breathing and rounded man charismatic, fearsome, braveben kanes research is meticulous and he presents his knowledge at a pace and with a heart. He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. Its been a busy summer but i finally finished the first book in bestselling author ben kanes series about the hannibalic wars entitled hannibal. He quickly falls foul of his overlord, the tribal king, who has set his heart on dionysian priestess, ariadne later to become spartacus wife. See the complete spartacus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The gladiator, a topthree bestseller on the london sunday times. A lifelong student of military history, kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents.
Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction. I also understand that his victories where basically erased by the eventual winner rome. Kane is telling the tale of the second punic war where hannibal led the combined armies against the might of rome in search of revenge for the humiliation of the first punic war. The book starts with his return from serving with romes legions to his home where he is subsequently betrayed and sold into slavery. Jun 05, 2012 kudos to ben kane for an excellent book. The spartacus book series by ben kane includes books spartacus. In the first punic war, the roman legions defeated and humiliated carthage, their only serious rival for power in the mediterranean.
Ben kane s spartacus is a classic hero displaying all the great virtues of masculinity, reminding me of the honorable heroes of times past. Among top rated ben kane books list, the author is known for spartacus, forgotten legion, and hannibal book series. The defeat was a considerable setback for rome, but such humiliations were never taken lying down. Author ben kanes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The official book trailer for bestselling author ben kane s blockbusting new adventure, hannibal. See all books authored by ben kane, including the forgotten legion, and. Rebellion prologue mount garganus, east coast of italy, spring 72 bc the furious thrumming of blood in his ears dimmed the cacophony of battlefield noises. I suppose you have to have certain hollywood aspects to most modern books. Brilliant stuff when will the next in the hannibal series be released.
Spartacus is another book of the highest degree from a truly gifted author. Long the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers through the classic kubrick film version of howard fasts novel. If you like movies like gladiator and 300 then this book is a must. Ben kane is a renowned writer born in kenya in 1970.
Ben kane builds a story and characters he places during the second punic war between carthage and rome. He currently lives with his family in north somerset, england. Its led by hanno, one of hannibals young officers, and his secondincommand mutt. Its the sounds, the smells, the people, the passion. Aug 16, 2012 ben kane history is more than facts on a page. Ive stood at cannae and pictured hannibals army meeting the massed legions of.
A disastrous adventure will see hanno sold into slavery and bought by quintuss father. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in a brilliant recreation of one of the. Ben kane was born in kenya and raised there and in ireland. Hannibal series book 1 ben kane author 2014 spartacus ben kane author michael praed narrator 2012 fields of blood hannibal series book 2 ben kane. Enemy of rome the forgotten legion trilogy the forgotten legion the silver eagle the road to rome spartacus. In cisalpine gaul, a carthaginian patrol is moving stealthily through thick woodland. In ben kanes brilliant novel, we meet spartacus as he returns to thrace, ready to settle down after a decade away. Below is a list of ben kane s books in order of when they were originally released. My books are born from my obsession with roman history. It is like a sketch, a series of incidents and ideas that could possibly be further developed into a novel, if ben had wished.
I really looked forward to reading more about hannibal. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. Great book about the famous gladiator who defied rome. As in his popular the forgotten legion, kane has used young men on the cusp of manhood as his primary characters. Apart from this, six other novels by the author have been considered as sunday bestsellers which have been published in more than ten countries such as italy, spain, greece, russia and others. See all books authored by ben kane, including the forgotten legion, and the silver eagle, and more on. Continuing the stories of the characters in the first hannibal novel, fields of blood. From the sunday times bestselling author of hannibal. He is of irish descent, though, and he was born in this african country while his father, a veterinarian, had a job there. Ben kane series 5 books set pack collection roman legion hannibal enemy of rome, spartacus the gladiator, the silver eagle, the forgotten legion, the road to rome 1 jan 2012. Enemy of rome 1 as the second punic war looms, the lives of four young people two carthaginian, two roman are entwined, for good or ill. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels.
The first in a brilliant new series set during more. Now ben kane, the brilliant author of the forgotten legion and hannibal. The epic story of spartacus the legendary gladiator. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Browse ben kane s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Enemy of rome the great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the defeat and humiliation of his people by rome. Read the gripping, bloody and savage story of spartacus one of the most. As always, ben kane nails ancient rome, and this book is the follow up to the first spartacus book, and the way mr. Ben kane made his debut as a published author in 2008 with the forgotten legion. You feel that you get to know spartacus more intimately. Now a brilliant young carthaginian general, called hannibal, is out for revenge. Ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. By the time my friend turned up i was so engrossed he had difficulty getting me out of there.
Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian. Spartacus manuscript reaches 100k words only 30k or so a months writing to go. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. I look forward to reading ben kane s future books on the second punic war. When looking for roman historical fiction, then you need look no further than ben kane.
But a new king historically very little is known about spartacus. Ben kane is a bestselling roman author and former veterinarian. Ive stood at cannae and imagined hannibals army meeting the massed legions of rome. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I look forward to reading ben kanes future books on the second punic war. Still recommended though for the entertainment value if not the historical factor. You can find all the details of my books and a little bit about me on this.
I have listened to all of ben kane s audio books and found them all really well written and immensely interesting. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Spartacus was an incredible human being and his story is accurately and vividly brought to life through ben kane s works. Hannibal, enemy of rome is engaging and follows the actual events of the second punic war very closely. Ben kane books list of books by author ben kane thriftbooks. Tracing one of the most bitter wars in ancient times through the eyes of those on both sides. Historically little is known about the real spartacus but in the hands of ben kane his legend has been crafted into two fantastic novels and this is the first.
Publication order of forgotten legion chronicles books. Ben now lives in north somerset, england with his wife and family. Ive stood at cannae and pictured hannibal s army meeting the massed legions of. Six of his eight novels have been sunday times bestsellers, and his books have been published in more than ten countries, including the us, italy, spain, greece, russia and the netherlands. War of the damned and just needed to know more about the real history. Jan 24, 2012 now ben kane, the brilliant author of the forgotten legion and hannibal. The odyssey has begun which will see spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from karl marx to che guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in ben kane s great bestseller a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in spartacus. The mixing of fact and fiction is a good recipe for producing an exciting story, if hollywood are considering remaking the 1962 movie i think mr kane should be considered to write the screen play.
Now bestselling historical novelist ben kane returns to the source material and presents a lively and compelling n. Hannibal, enemy of rome only just manages to catch glimpses of the hannibal character and thats all you will get is a few glimpses. Enemy of rome the great carthaginian general, hannibal. Ben kane the first in a brilliant new series set during the second punic war, from the bestselling author of the forgotten legion chronicles. Search hello select your address select your address. I was waiting to meet a friend in waterstones and started reading while i waited.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. However, calling it a short story, does suggest it is more of a completeness than it actually is. Then to cap it all, the very first copy of hannibal. The story is well known and ben kane appears to have researched his subject well, thus giving spartacus and his followers strong characterization. I have just finished reading spartacus the gladiator and it is a great piece of writing indeed. The battle of the teutoburg forest in september ad 9 saw three roman legions destroyed by german tribes in a masterful ambush. Who can stop spartacus and his slave army now, in their triumphant march. I recently bought ben kane s two book series on spartacus and have finished the first book and am totally engrossed with the second book of the series. Kane intertwines recorded history there is not much on spartacus with his own take on this former slave who almost brings rome to her knees is fantastic. I love your style just to make it clear i read it in english and the way you create your characters. We know that he came from thrace, a land north of greece, that he once fought in the roman legions and that, during two fateful years, he led a slave army which nearly brought rome to its knees.
Ben kane on his writing life my books are born from my obsession with roman history. This is an excellent way to ease yourself into ben kanes bestselling hannibal series proper. When kane was seven, his family moved back to ireland where he went to school and ultimately college. I read ben kanes spartacus and thoroughly enjoyed it although the original novel i read many years ago was better. Enemy of rome, brings to glorious life the first part of the spartacus story. I have finished reading the forgotten legion trilogy, hannibal, and now i am onto spartacus. Ben kane s latest novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned, after serving as an auxiliary in the roman army. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier and confidant of hannibal, and quintus, son of a roman equestrian and landowner. The action only goes up to the battle of trebia, and i understand that there will be sequels. Building on the character and drama of the first novel, ben kane has turned this legendary figure into a living, breathing and rounded man charismatic, fearsome, brave ben kane s research is meticulous and he. Top 10 best ben kane books list of books by ben kane. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon at university college dublin, and worked in ireland and the uk for several years. Enemy of rome the great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the. This first book of the trilogy is more about what leads to the war rather than about the war.