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. 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. Had to pace myself otherwise i would have listened in just a couple of sessions. The death of kings by conn iggulden is a book in the emperor series. 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. The fourth volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of julius caesar an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal. Story very easy to follow and the characters were bought to life by good narration.
Conn igguldens bestselling emperor series, now in one. 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. The third volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden brilliantly interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of julius. 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. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He lives with his wife and children in hertfordshire, england. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emperor. The field of swords ebook written by conn iggulden. Emperor series 3 the field of swords, emperor series by conn. Emperor series by conn iggulden goodreads share book. 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. 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. 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. The gates of rome book by conn iggulden thriftbooks.
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. Conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set. Listen to the field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden available from rakuten kobo. He was born in 1971 to an english father and an irish mother.
The gods of war, the field of swords, the death of kings, the gates of rome by conn iggulden 4. The field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden 1 sep 2011. He also coauthored the dangerous book for boys along with his brother hal iggulden. Wars of the roses series by conn iggulden goodreads. In 2007, iggulden became the first person to top the uk fiction and nonfiction charts at the same time. Yes conn iggulden, no michael healy what other book might you compare emperor. Martins school located in northwood before transferring to merchant taylors school.
Iggulden had his first novel published in 2003, which was the gates of rome, the beginning of the emperor series. Conn iggulden books list of books by author conn iggulden. 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. Conn iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Conn iggulden is a british author who writes historical fiction, most notably the emperor series. The gods of war, all of which are available in paperback from dell. Buy the field of swords emperor series, book 3 by iggulden, conn from amazons fiction books store.
Would you try another book from conn iggulden andor michael healy. Iggulden has since written three stories to accompany the story of the tollins. Another excellent book in the conn igguldens highly addictive caesar chronicles. 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. 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. Would you try another book from conn iggulden andor paul blake. Written by gabriel fleming, audiobook narrated by conn iggulden. Would recommend to anyone who likes historical novels. The series is historical fiction following the life of julius caesar. Conn iggulden doesnt seem to have an upcoming book.
The field of swords emperor, 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. Their newest book is the double dangerous book for boys and was released on october, 17th 2019. Conn iggulden conqueror series, 4 books collection. Now iggulden returns to the story of julius caesar and a realm.
The book begins with the words the fort of mytilene loomed above them on the hill pulling me right into the story. 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 third volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden.
Buy the field of swords emperor series, book 3 by conn iggulden from amazons fiction books store. Conn iggulden audio books, best sellers, author bio. The book series is being adapted into a movie trilogy to be directed by burr steers. It is the newest book in the dangerous books for boys series. The field of swords emperor series, book 3 audiobook by conn.
In 1437, the lancaster king henry vi ascends the throne of england after years of semipeaceful regency. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Another excellent book in the conn iggulden s highly addictive caesar chronicles. Casar bereitet sich als prator in spanien darauf vor, nach rom zuruckzukehren um als konsul zu kandidieren. Iggulden brings to life the glorious, gritty roman world that held such vast power in its. 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. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Conn igguldens bestselling emperor series, now in one complete ebook for the first time. The gates of rome the emperor series by iggulden, conn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The field of swords, book 3 unabridged the most enjoyable. Paul blake may be a great narrator, but the lack of consistency between books 12 and 3 and apparently 4 is unbelievably jarring. This a historical fictiion novel of the roman empire at the end of the republic era and the beginning of the kings era. Lords of the bow, as well as the emperor novels, which chronicle the life of julius caesar. The field of swords emperor series book 3 kindle edition by iggulden, conn. 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. The gates of rome by conn iggulden, narrated by robert glennister. Dec 27, 2005 the field of swords emperor, book 3 conn iggulden on. The book was released in the uk on 3 january 2005 and published by.
I love conn iggulden s emperor series and have listened to the entire series on cd. Iggulden is intelligent and precise about the internal dynamics of the triumvirate of caesar, the elderly rich crassus and the proud pompey. 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. Buy a discounted paperback of emperor series 3 the field of swords online from australias leading online bookstore. Emperor field of swords takes colin igguldens sequence of novels about the rise of julius caesar to a point where caesar is forced to bid for mastery of the roman world.
The field of swords, book 3 unabridged rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. The field of swords emperor series book 3 kindle edition by conn iggulden author 4. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This is the astounding life of julius caesar, chronicled here in all five novels from conn igguldens bestselling and magnificent emperor series. 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. Dunstan is a standalone novel set in the redblooded world of tenthcentury england. From the author of the bestselling the dangerous book for boys with his acclaimed emperor novels. 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.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases. Book 3 the wars of the roses by conn iggulden from amazons fiction books store. The field of swords emperor, book 3 conn iggulden on. He has written three previous bestselling historical series, including wars of the roses.
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. Emperor series book 3 conn iggulden author paul blake narrator 2011 lords of the bow conqueror series book 2 conn iggulden author 2008. 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. 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. Conn iggulden is wellknown for writing historical fiction books. Emperor, gates of rome would you be willing to try another one of michael healys performances. Conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set rrp. 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. 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. Birth of an empire, the first novel in the series, as well as the emperor novels, which chronicle the life of julius caesar. 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. The field of swords emperor series book 3 kindle edition by conn iggulden. 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.