Martins school located in northwood before transferring to merchant taylors school. Emperor series book 3 conn iggulden author 2005 the dangerous book for boys the dangerous book for boys series conn iggulden author hal iggulden author 2007 the gates of rome emperor series book 1 conn iggulden author robert glenister narrator 2010 margaret of anjou. Emperor field of swords takes colin iggulden s sequence of novels about the rise of julius caesar to a point where caesar is forced to bid for mastery of the roman world. Another excellent book in the conn igguldens highly addictive caesar chronicles. Conn iggulden is by far my favourite author purely for his emperor series, and i felt it was a massive direction change to then go to the mongols and genghis khan. I love conn iggulden s emperor series and have listened to the entire series on cd. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Conn iggulden is a british author who writes historical fiction, most notably the emperor series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Conn iggulden doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. The third volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden brilliantly interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of julius. The field of swords, book 3 unabridged the most enjoyable. Since then, he has written a few books in his emperor series, a few in his conqueror series and some tollins childrens books as well. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or.
Written by gabriel fleming, audiobook narrated by conn iggulden. It is the story of young julius caesar, his arduous training for the rigors of the roman soldiery and his early involvement in roman politics at the side of his uncle marius. Iggulden has since written three stories to accompany the story of the tollins. Their newest book is the double dangerous book for boys and was released on october, 17th 2019. In 1437, the lancaster king henry vi ascends the throne of england after years of semipeaceful regency.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases. This a historical fictiion novel of the roman empire at the end of the republic era and the beginning of the kings era. Story very easy to follow and the characters were bought to life by good narration. Conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set. The death of kings by conn iggulden is a book in the emperor series. Dec 27, 2005 the field of swords emperor, book 3 conn iggulden on. In 2007, iggulden became the first person to top the uk fiction and nonfiction charts at the same time. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read emperor. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wars of the roses.
The blood of gods spanning the period 44 bc to 42 bc, the assassination of julius caesar to the battle of philippi, with a postscript about the death of octavian emperor augustus in ad 14. The field of swords emperor, book 3 conn iggulden on. Emperor series by conn iggulden goodreads share book. He also coauthored the dangerous book for boys along with his brother hal iggulden. Wars of the roses series by conn iggulden goodreads.
Dunstan is a standalone novel set in the redblooded world of tenthcentury england. Another excellent book in the conn iggulden s highly addictive caesar chronicles. The field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden 1 sep 2011. Conn iggulden is a top notch novelist and the gates of rome is fast paced and absorbing. The field of swords is the third novel in the emperor series, written by british author conn iggulden. From the author of the bestselling the dangerous book for boys with his acclaimed emperor novels, author conn iggulden brings a dazzling world to lifethe rich. Conn iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today.
The field of swords, book 3 unabridged rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Would you try another book from conn iggulden andor michael healy. The emperor series the gates of rome the death of kings the field of swords the gods of war the blood of gods the conqueror series wolf of the plains lords of the bow bones of the hills empire of silver conqueror quick reads blackwater quantum of tweed by conn iggulden and hal iggulden the dangerous book for boys the pocket dangerous book for. Had to pace myself otherwise i would have listened in just a couple of sessions. The field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden 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 field of swords ebook written by conn iggulden. There really is nothing wrong with paul blake, but why oh why can a new narrator in an ongoing series not listen to at least a small extract of the previous books, and attempt to emulate the pronunciation of names.
The gates of rome by conn iggulden, narrated by robert glennister. The gods of war, the field of swords, the death of kings, the gates of rome by conn iggulden 4. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emperor. Iggulden is intelligent and precise about the internal dynamics of the triumvirate of caesar, the elderly rich crassus and the proud pompey. The gods of war, all of which are available in paperback from dell.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Although i suppose ceasars conquest of gaul and campaign in britain represented his defining achievement, the many many long years of the campaign and exhaustive account thereof was for me rather longwinded, however. This book is about julius caesars life from one of his first military campaigns until his posting in spain as a governor, a few years later. Conn iggulden audio books, best sellers, author bio. The book begins with the words the fort of mytilene loomed above them on the hill pulling me right into the story.
Buy the field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden from amazons fiction books store. The field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn. The first volume of a sequence of novels about julius caesar, the gates of rome is at its best in its scenes of gruelling training in swordplay and dirty fighting. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is the astounding life of julius caesar, chronicled here in all five novels from conn igguldens bestselling and magnificent emperor series. Would recommend to anyone who likes historical novels. 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. The third volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden.
Listen to the field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden available from rakuten kobo. The gates of rome book by conn iggulden thriftbooks. Emperor, gates of rome would you be willing to try another one of michael healys performances. Paul blake may be a great narrator, but the lack of consistency between books 12 and 3 and apparently 4 is unbelievably jarring. Conn iggulden is the author of three novels about genghis khan, as well as the emperor novels, all of which are available in hardcover and in paperback from dell. After completing the fourth book in the emperor series, iggulden began research for his next series of books, the conqueror series, based on the.
Conn iggulden conqueror series, 4 books collection. Conn igguldens bestselling emperor series, now in one. Conn iggulden books list of books by author conn iggulden. The field of swords emperor series book 3 kindle edition by conn iggulden author 4. The gates of rome the emperor series by iggulden, conn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From the author of the bestselling the dangerous book for boys with his acclaimed emperor novels. Now iggulden returns to the story of julius caesar and a realm. Emperor series book 3 conn iggulden author paul blake narrator 2011 lords of the bow conqueror series book 2 conn iggulden author 2008. Im a big fan of conn iggulden, but this is the second series of his genghis khan is the other that ive abandoned after a narrator change. Casar bereitet sich als prator in spanien darauf vor, nach rom zuruckzukehren um als konsul zu kandidieren. Conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set rrp. 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. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Conn igguldens bestselling emperor series, now in one complete ebook for the first time. Birth of an empire, the first novel in the series, as well as the emperor novels, which chronicle the life of julius caesar. From the author of the bestselling the dangerous book for boys with his acclaimed emperor novels, author conn iggulden brings a dazzling world to lifethe rich, complex world of ancient rome as seen through the eyes of one extraordinary man. It is the newest book in the dangerous books for boys series.
Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction daily mirror igguldentells an absolutely cracking storythe pace is nailbiting and the set dressing magnificent the times iggulden weaves an entertaining tale of this world of men, swords, bows and the call of war and the plains daily express. Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction daily mirrorsuperbly plotted and paced the times conn breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times, with a flair for both the huge scale and human interest of it all starexceptionally wellwritten and gripping stylistcompelling reading woman and home. Marking the authors triumphant return to the setting of his celebrated emperor series, the blood of gods unfolds with unmatched power, electric with the highadventure storytelling, captivating historical detail, and stirring battle scenes for which conn iggulden is renowned. The field of swords emperor series, book 3 audiobook by conn. Now iggulden returns to the story of julius caesar and a realm that stretches from the sands of north africa to the coast of britain. He lives with his wife and children in hertfordshire, england. He has written three previous bestselling historical series, including wars of the roses. Buy a discounted paperback of emperor series 3 the field of swords online from australias leading online bookstore. The book series is being adapted into a movie trilogy to be directed by burr steers. The field of swords emperor series book 3 kindle edition by iggulden, conn.
The book was released in the uk on 3 january 2005 and published by. With his acclaimed emperor novels, author conn iggulden brings a dazzling world to lifethe rich, complex world of ancient rome as seen through the eyes of one extraordinary man. The field of swords emperor series book 3 kindle edition by conn iggulden. Iggulden brings to life the glorious, gritty roman world that held such vast power in its. Emperor series 3 the field of swords, emperor series by conn. Yes conn iggulden, no michael healy what other book might you compare emperor. The series is historical fiction following the life of julius caesar. Lords of the bow, as well as the emperor novels, which chronicle the life of julius caesar. The field of swords emperor, book 3 by conn iggulden. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Conn iggulden is the author of two previous genghis khan novels. Below is a list of all of conn igguldens books in order of when they were originally published.