The other books are Under the Eagle, The Eagles Conquest, When the Eagle Hunts. Theirs is a brazen tale of military adventure, political intrigue, and heroism, as only they stand between the destiny of Rome and bloody defeat. This is the seventh book written by Simon Scarrow in the Eagles series. Can they succeed while surviving a deadly plot to destroy both them and their comrades serving with the eagles? In the midst of this highly volatile situation, Macro and Cato face the greatest test of their army careers.

Battle-scarred and fearless, Macro is prepared to lead his men against any foe, but even he is shocked to discover that the armys next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain.

Despite the Atrebates' official allegiance to Rome, many are wary of the legions and want to resist the Roman invaders, and Macro and Cato must first win the loyalty of the disgruntled levies before tackling the enemy without. It is 43 AD, and Centurion Lucius Cornelius Macro is based in Germany with the Second Legion. They must train his tribal levies into a force that can protect him, enforce his rule, and take on the increasingly ambitious raids that the enemy is launching.īut open revolt is brewing. Centurion Macro and newly appointed Centurion Cato are ordered by Vespasian to provide Verica, aged ruler of the Atrebates, with an army. 44 and Vespasian and the Roman Army's Second Legion are forging ahead in their campaign to seize the southwest. In The Eagle and the Wolves, the epic fourth novel of Simon Scarrow's series, it's A.D. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive.The most dangerous mission of their military careers awaits two heroes of the Roman army in Britain. 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 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. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right to has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. That's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels: 'Gripping and moving' The TimesAD 42, Germany. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series.

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