AD262 - the Imperium is in turmoil after the struggle for the throne. Furthermore, Ephesus, Asia's metropolis, lies in ruins, shattered by a mighty earthquake. Its citizens live in fear as the mob overwhelms the city, baying for blood to avenge the gods who have punished them. Yet an even greater threat to the Empire advances from the North. The barbaric Goth tribes sail towards Ephesus, determined to pillage the city. Only Ballista, Warrior of Rome, knows the ways of the barbarians, and only he can defeat them. The Goths' appetite for brutality and destruction is limitless and before long Ballista is locked into a deadly bloodfeud, with an enemy that has sworn to destroy him - and the Imperium - at all costs.
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Dr Harry Sidebottom is a Fellow of St Benet's Hall and lecturer at Lincoln College, Oxford - where he specializes in ancient warfare and classical art.
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Nachdem die Reihe mit einem klasse Buch gestartet ist, hatte die Geschichte in den Büchern 2 und 3 etwas nachgelassen. Im 4. Buch wird die Handlung wieder etwas spannender. Die Spielorte wechseln in den 4 Büchern sehr deutlich, so dass aus der Geschichte leider nicht hervorgeht, wohin die Reise mal gehen soll.
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Continuing Saga of Ballista in 3rd Century Rome
15. Dezember 2011
Von J. Groen
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This book is the continuing saga of Ballista, the Warrior of Rome, being the fourth book in the series. I do not recommend reading this book until you read the other three books in the series. All of which are better than this one.
Unlike the other reviews of this book, in my opinion, this is a pretty good book but not as good as the others. I think that is probably because of the story line. In this book, we find Ballista waiting for Gallienus' decision on his fate, because he "assumed the purple" in the last book, albeit for only a few days as a result of killing a usurper to Gallienus. While Ballista is waiting, he experiences an earthquake in Ephesus and the attack of Gothic pirates who he keeps from sacking one city and one town.
Gallienus' decision is to send Ballista to the Caspian Gates, at the edge of the known Roman world, which is the key pass through the Caucasian mountains (between current ex-Russian province of Georgia and Turkey). He is sent there to strengthen the gates from Alani incursions and also to get support from the client kingdoms from the Sassanid King of Kings. At least this is the formal reason. Of course, a main reason for this is to send Ballista into exile where he can't harm the emperor and where he can do some good.
Although the same characters are there: Ballista, Maximus and group and it is of the same period. However, the story doesn't have the same urgency to it. I didn't find myself reading it quickly in order to see what happens next. The story seemed to drag. Again, as I mentioned above, this is probably because of the story line which doesn't have as much imperial intrigue or action as the previous stories.
In spite of that, unlike the other reviews, I do recommend this book, because like the other books in this series, Warrior of Rome, the characters are well developed, and the description of Rome and its environment in the third century are well developed. This author knows the history of Rome and does a good job of translating it to a readable story. If you like Roman history of course, these books will be more enjoyable to you and as I mentioned above, read the previous three books to this series first.
Unlike the other reviews of this book, in my opinion, this is a pretty good book but not as good as the others. I think that is probably because of the story line. In this book, we find Ballista waiting for Gallienus' decision on his fate, because he "assumed the purple" in the last book, albeit for only a few days as a result of killing a usurper to Gallienus. While Ballista is waiting, he experiences an earthquake in Ephesus and the attack of Gothic pirates who he keeps from sacking one city and one town.
Gallienus' decision is to send Ballista to the Caspian Gates, at the edge of the known Roman world, which is the key pass through the Caucasian mountains (between current ex-Russian province of Georgia and Turkey). He is sent there to strengthen the gates from Alani incursions and also to get support from the client kingdoms from the Sassanid King of Kings. At least this is the formal reason. Of course, a main reason for this is to send Ballista into exile where he can't harm the emperor and where he can do some good.
Although the same characters are there: Ballista, Maximus and group and it is of the same period. However, the story doesn't have the same urgency to it. I didn't find myself reading it quickly in order to see what happens next. The story seemed to drag. Again, as I mentioned above, this is probably because of the story line which doesn't have as much imperial intrigue or action as the previous stories.
In spite of that, unlike the other reviews, I do recommend this book, because like the other books in this series, Warrior of Rome, the characters are well developed, and the description of Rome and its environment in the third century are well developed. This author knows the history of Rome and does a good job of translating it to a readable story. If you like Roman history of course, these books will be more enjoyable to you and as I mentioned above, read the previous three books to this series first.
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8. November 2011
Von Derfel
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Previous reviews stopped me buying this book for about a month until, I ran out of anything else to read, I decided to risk it. Similar style to past books and although I understand where the previous reviewers have formed their opinion from I do not see much difference between the books.
If you liked the last books you will probably like this one too. Plenty of action in the book however Balista does not have the same amount of responsability. However if a fan of the series defo read this as there is more to come in the career of Balista.
Not a five star performance but does not deserve to have been slated. 3.75 out of 5.
If you liked the last books you will probably like this one too. Plenty of action in the book however Balista does not have the same amount of responsability. However if a fan of the series defo read this as there is more to come in the career of Balista.
Not a five star performance but does not deserve to have been slated. 3.75 out of 5.
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Caspian Gates, welcome expansion of Ballista's world
19. Februar 2013
Von gerund
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As always, I enjoy the scholarship, clarity of description, and the plausibility of the many exciting action scenes. In this volume, the action eventually moves east of the Black Sea and introduces us to the little known cultures who lived there.
Excellent maps also, compared to most historical fiction; I found myself referring to them frequently.
Excellent maps also, compared to most historical fiction; I found myself referring to them frequently.
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