But a stealthy game of cat and mouse is being played as rome. I loved the building of the characters in this first book of the hannibal series. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. After the excellent forgotten legion trilogy i wondered what ben kane would treat us to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Enemy of rome ben kane the first in a brilliant new series set during the second punic war, from the bestselling author of the forgotten legion chronicles. Read enemy of rome a novel by ben kane available from rakuten kobo. Hannibal enemy of rome 2011 by ben kane book resume. The fields of cannae provide the setting for one of the bloodiest battles in history. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. A novel hannibal book online at best prices in india on. My question is soldier of carthage is the first book of the next series,or hannibal enemy of rome is. The first in a brilliant new series set during the second punic war, from the bestselling author of the forgotten legion chronicles. I really looked forward to reading more about hannibal.
Hannibal s wellplanned strategies allowed him to conquer several italian cities allied to rome. As rome s war with carthage continues, two friends now on opposing sides confront each other in one of the most brutal sieges. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read enemy of rome. The trek of the famous carthaginian general who leads his troops over the alps to challenge rome provides the genesis for the novel, but it is the coming of age stories of two teenage boys who are destined to face each other across the battlefield that drives the action. After 16 years of bloody war against rome, hannibal barca is on the verge of defeat. In the first punic war, the roman legions defeated and humiliated carthage. Enemy of rome by kane, ben may 27, 2014 hardcover on. About the author 2011 ben kane was born in kenya and raised there and in ireland. Vespasian brings romes greatest enemy before the emperor. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. The first hannibal book stuck to the facts of each of the 2 great battles where rome was defeated and i commend you for your diligence. He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series.
Enemy of rome 1 as the second punic war looms, the lives of four young people two carthaginian, two roman. This went on to become the series that made kane famous, and after this one came other acclaimed series such as the hannibal and the spartacus. Enemy of rome hannibal 1 by kane, ben 2012 paperback on. In the first punic war, the roman legions defeated and humiliated carthage, their only serious rival for power in the mediterranean. A disastrous adventure will see hanno sold into slavery and bought by quintuss father. Hannibals campaign to defeat rome continues as he marches south to confront his enemy. 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.
On the plains of zama, felix and his brother antonius stand in the formidable roman legions, ready to deliver the decisive blow. The great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the defeat and humiliation of his people by rome. The action only goes up to the battle of trebia, and i understand that there will be sequels. Enemy of rome by ben kane in pdf epub format complete free. The great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the defeat and humiliation of his father by rome. The first hannibal book stuck to the facts of each of the 2 great battles. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. The first in a brilliant new series set during more.
Preorder ben kane s new novel, the falling sword, today what readers are saying about ben kane s masterful new historical novel. Hannibal occupied most of southern italy for 15 years, but could not win a decisive victory, as the romans led by fabius maximus avoided confrontation with him, instead waging a war of attrition. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. As rome rose to power in the 3rd century bce there was only one real rival in the mediterraneancarthage. Enemy of rome by ben kane available from rakuten kobo. 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. Now hannibal, a brilliant young carthaginian general, is out for revenge. I also understand that his victories where basically erased by the eventual winner rome.
One of hannibal s messengers regularly came to bring his father news from iberia, and had visited not a week since. The hannibal and rome series tracing one of the most bitter wars in ancient times through the eyes of those on both sides. He studied veterinary medicine at university college dublin but after that he travelled the world extensively, indulging his passion for ancient. By ben kane, the sunday times bestselling author of hannibal. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. The narrator of the movie is no other than sir ian mckellen. Why would you recognise that i just saved your arse from a severe reprimand. Hi ben i love your books about the forgotten legion,too bad that died. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian. Ben kane builds a story and characters he places during the second punic war between carthage and rome. Ben kane hannibal enemy of rome 2011 login register for bookmarks and favorites.
I read ben kane s spartacus and thoroughly enjoyed it although the original novel i read many years ago was better. Enemy of rome, they find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict and an alliance forged through slavery will be played out to its stunning conclusion in battle. I look forward to reading ben kanes future books on the second punic war. 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 by ben kane, 9781848092297, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ben kane takes the punic wars to sicily where our heroes, both carthaginian and roman set about beating the, er wind out of each other and this time rome comes off on top. Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction.
Kane even made a documentary the road to rome that followed his path along the italy in order to collect funds for charity. Now a brilliant young carthaginian general, called hannibal, is out for revenge. Hanno is sent to ensure the city holds out against the romans while quintus fighting in the ranks of romes legions takes part in attempts to storm defences designed by archimedes. Enemy of rome the great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the defeat and humiliation of his father by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hannibal. Download books offline, listen to several books continuously, choose. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. I look forward to reading ben kane s future books on the second punic war. 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. It would be nice to see what would happen after the end of the road to rome edited to remove spoilers. Ben kane is rapidly becoming a first rate artisan of the historical novel and all of his books are well worth a read. A thrilling novel about the roman invasion of greece, book 1.
Still recommended though for the entertainment value if not the historical factor. But a stealthy game of cat and mouse is being played as romes generals seek to avoid confrontation. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a. 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.
Ben kane book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Hannibal and his warrior army, or the mighty legions of rome. A showdown with the city of saguntum was imminent, but conflict with rome, carthages old enemy, was some way off yet. Hannibal, enemy of rome is engaging and follows the actual events of the second punic war very closely. The third novel in ben kane s hannibal series, set around the seige of syracuse two friends find themselves on opposing sides. Hannibal s campaign to defeat rome continues as he marches south to confront his enemy. Ben kane s depiction of life in the early days of the republic are accurate and well researched. A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today. Enemy of rome by ben kane overdrive rakuten overdrive. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier and confidant of hannibal, and quintus, son. I read ben kanes spartacus and thoroughly enjoyed it although the original novel i read many years ago was better. By facts i mean what polybius wrote as a contemporary of hannibal and scipio. Having brought his army safely over the alps in winter, he now marches south to confront the enemy.