Under the Eagle

Eagles of the Empire, Book 1

De: Simon Scarrow

Narrado por: David Thorpe

If you don't know Simon Scarrow, you don't know Rome!

Under the Eagle is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Eagles of the Empire series. A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

AD 42, Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving. That's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now. Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.

On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive....

©2001 Simon Scarrow (P)2013 Headline Publishing Group Ltd.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"I don't need this sort of competition." (Bernard Cornwell)

Not worth it

If you could sum up Under the Eagle in three words, what would they be?

well done

What did you like best about this story?

Love Historcial Fiction

Any additional comments?

At first I thought this was a thoroughly enjoyable series. But then I tried to get book two. You have to join Audible UK in order to get a number of the books. In a couple of words. Bravo Sierra. Guess I will never finish the series .

Enjoyable historical fiction.

I always enjoy having historical charters recast into plausible yet obviously fictitious stories. Add on to that a couple of likable main characters as the centre piece for this book, and you have the start of an enjoyable franchise.

There was nothing earth-shattering in this story, but it does give good solid entertainment value for your money. The performance seemed well suited for the story and characters, and certainly added to the overall enjoyment of the experience.

To sum up, if you like historical fiction, and in particular the Roman period, then give this story a try. You shouldn't be disappointed!

unbelievable

for some reason I am not allowed to buy the second book in this series " Eagles Conquest ". why I have no idea. what is this country coming to when it bans books. what is this nazi Germany? audible better get its shit together or I will stop getting books from them.

Great mix of history and fiction

reminds me of other historical fiction series:
Sharpes Rifles
Hornblower
Master and Commander
The Last Kingdom

Outstanding series

What did you like best about this story?

Story line is great. It has made me wanting more. I would have love to see this as a movie or series.

It's a bit like the life of Brian Monty Python movie

Injecting British colloquialisms into a Roman story is a good way to relate it to modern times I suppose. I'm sure the Romans talked as rough as any military folks could.

Absolutely amazing!

Great story that has such great promise. Attention to detail, deep intrigue and captivating action. Highly recommended!

Another good book b Scarrow

This was a simple book easy to listen to allowing me to experience life in a Roman army

Favorite series of all time

The book is a master piece and the series as a whole is too. I hope they add book two soon I’ve read the whole series once through but listening to it while I’m at work has been such a great way to pass the day. Voice acting was beautifully done!

Good Yarn

Scarrow tells a good, historically believable story that holds your interest. I’m a sucker for tales of the glory of Rome!