Spartacus: Rebellion
A Novel
by Ben Kane
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Pub Date May 14 2013 | Archive Date Jul 01 2013
Description
Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty Roman army in a brilliant recreation of one of the best-known epics of the modern era
Spartacus has already done the impossible—not only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged Rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. On the plain of the River Po, in modern Northern Italy, Spartacus has defeated Gaius Cassius Longinus, proconsul and general of an army of two legions. Now the road home lies before them—to Thrace for Spartacus, and to Gaul for his seconds-in-command, Castus and Gannicus.
But storm clouds are gathering on the horizon. One of Spartacus's most powerful generals has defected, taking his men with him. Back in Rome, the immensely rich Marcus Licinius Crassus is gathering an unheard-of Army. The Senate has given Crassus an army made up of ten legions and the authority to do whatever it takes to end the slave rebellion once and for all.
Meanwhile, Spartacus wants to lead his men over the Alps and home, but his two seconds have a different plan. They want to march on Rome itself and bring the Republic to its knees. Rebellion has become war. War to the death.
Spartacus has already done the impossible—not only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged Rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. On the plain of the River Po, in modern Northern Italy, Spartacus has defeated Gaius Cassius Longinus, proconsul and general of an army of two legions. Now the road home lies before them—to Thrace for Spartacus, and to Gaul for his seconds-in-command, Castus and Gannicus.
But storm clouds are gathering on the horizon. One of Spartacus's most powerful generals has defected, taking his men with him. Back in Rome, the immensely rich Marcus Licinius Crassus is gathering an unheard-of Army. The Senate has given Crassus an army made up of ten legions and the authority to do whatever it takes to end the slave rebellion once and for all.
Meanwhile, Spartacus wants to lead his men over the Alps and home, but his two seconds have a different plan. They want to march on Rome itself and bring the Republic to its knees. Rebellion has become war. War to the death.
A Note From the Publisher
BEN KANE is the bestselling author of The Forgotten Legion trilogy as well as Spartacus: The Gladiator, a top-three bestseller on the London Sunday Times. A lifelong student of military history, Kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. He currently lives with his family in North Somerset, England.
Advance Praise
“Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real page-turner
and a damn good read. It brings Spartacus—and ancient Rome—to vivid, colorful
life.” —Steven Pressfield on Spartacus: The Gladiator
“Visceral and engaging . . . you’ll swear you hear the thunder of the Coliseum and the roar of the lions in the pit!” —James Rollins, author of The Doomsday Key on Spartacus: The Gladiator
“Epic . . . a gripping blend of history, battles, gore, ancient politics, betrayal, consummate and casual cruelty, and sex . . . a pleasure for those who like history and great adventure.” —Library Journal on The Forgotten Legion
“Visceral and engaging . . . you’ll swear you hear the thunder of the Coliseum and the roar of the lions in the pit!” —James Rollins, author of The Doomsday Key on Spartacus: The Gladiator
“Epic . . . a gripping blend of history, battles, gore, ancient politics, betrayal, consummate and casual cruelty, and sex . . . a pleasure for those who like history and great adventure.” —Library Journal on The Forgotten Legion
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781250012777 |
PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |