Field Of swords Iggulden Conn

The third volume in the acclaimed Emperor series, in which Conn
Iggulden brilliantly interweaves history and adventure to recreate
the astonishing life of Julius Caesar -- an epic tale of ambition
and rivalry, bravery and betrayal, from an outstanding new voice in
historical fiction. THE GATES OF ROME, THE DEATH OF KINGS and now
THE FIELD OF SWORDS tell the powerful, dramatic story of the
friendship and enmity between the two men who ruled the Roman
world. Following the defeat of the Spartacus rebellion, Julius
Caesar and Marcus Brutus, who have been sent to run the Roman
colonies in Spain, return to challenge powerful senators to become
one of the Consuls of Rome. Political opposition, family quarrels,
armed rebellions and corruption make this a highly contemporary
scene, fuelled by the intrigue of the major characters, who are now
developing as full adults. As he takes the legions north into
mighty battles with the Gallic tribes, the imperious stand of
Caesar and the leadership of his men, his new friendships with
fellow leaders and his overwhelming ambition, begin to separate him
from Brutus, the great swordsman and warrior. Their long friendship
reveals ominous cracks under the strain. Although the Gallic
conquests lead to Caesar's triumphal entry into Britain, the
victories on the battlefield cause political rivalries at home, and
ultimately the famous choice is presented to Caesar and Marcus
Brutus. They must choose whether to cross the Rubicon -- together
or singly -- and to take the fight to Rome itself. Conn Iggulden is
a brilliant storyteller. Characters jostle for space in the crowded
streets, on the battlefields and in the corridors of the Senate.
The friendship and rivalry between Caesar and Brutus provides
compelling reading. Each book in the EMPEROR series causes readers
to return to the previous novel, and ensures they also look forward
hugely to the next.