Give Me Back My Legions!: A Novel of Ancient Rome

By: Harry Turtledove

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Synopsis: An epic battle pits three Roman legions against Teutonic barbarians in this thrilling novel of ancient Rome from the New York Times–bestselling author.Publius Quinctilius Varus, a Roman politician, is summoned by the Emperor, Augustus Caesar. Given three legions and sent to the Roman frontier east of the Rhine, his mission is to subdue the barbarous German tribes where others have failed, and bring their land fully under Rome's control.Arminius, a prince of the Cherusci, is playing a deadly game. He serves in the Roman army, gaining Roman citizenship and officer's rank, and learning the arts of war and policy as practiced by the Romans. What he learns is essential for the survival of Germany, for he must unite his people against Rome before they become enslaved by the Empire and lose their way of life forever.An epic battle is brewing, and these two men stand on opposite sides of what will forever be known as the Battle of the Teutoberg Forest—a ferocious, bloody clash that will change the course of history.“Turtledove's searing account clears the cobwebs off this ancient and nearly forgotten disaster, and brings it to vivid and startling life for modern readers.” ―Michael Curtis Ford, bestselling author of The Sword of Attila“The fantastic action scenes and taut narrative make this a fine addition to the ancient Roman battles canon.” ―Publishers Weekly

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781429967082
Related ISBNs:: 9780312371067
Publisher:: ST. MARTIN'S PUBLISHING GROUP
Date of Addition:: 07/03/25
Copyrighted By:: Harry Turtledove.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.