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EMPEROR: The Gates of Rome, Book 1 (Unabridged)
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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On a small estate just outside Rome in the first century BC, two boys become blood brothers, little imagining the extraordinary future that lies before them. As friends and rivals, Gaius and Marcus are destined to find lasting fame.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-12
Excellent Historical Fiction
This series weaves a detailed and believable story around major characters from the time of Julius Caesar and follows them as they move towards Caesars assassination as they grow and develop as people fighting personal as well as military battles along the way
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- Craig S
- 04-01-20
Brilliant story, brilliantly told.
I loved this book.
the story was good and followed through a considerable period of a young Gaius Julius Caesar's life, and explains his bond/friendship with Brutus.
The narration is a little hesitant to begin with but, as the story progresses, becomes excellent and fluid.
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- Stephen J
- 02-03-19
Recommended by Bernard Cornwell
Since I enjoy Bernard Cornwell's books (though I've not read them all), I am ready to go with his recommendation.
However this story is less compelling that I am used to with Mr Cornwell, and I will be less enthusiastic if I see his recommendation again.
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- Evie Bradbury
- 09-12-19
Fantastic
I read this when it was first published and rated it 5 stars as a novel. I t lost none of its power as an audio book. Highly recommended.
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- Longshot
- 01-12-18
Brilliant
Wonderful story it was great to revisit a novel I've read before and Robert Glenister does a splendid job reading it.
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- PAT
- 24-07-18
Excellent historical story
Very interesting, informative story, well told and I am looking forward to the next installment.
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- Tim
- 05-03-11
Quintissential Car Reading
In their style of writing, certain books complement certain venues - two examples being Dawkins' books for coffee shop reading and Michael Palin's books for holidays. Having listened to many audiobooks in my travels to & from work, I have found few better than the Emperor series for keeping my attention and yet not requiring me to know every detail of the plot.
This particular one was the first one Robert Glenister narrated and it is amazing how, even early on, he has a talent for the voices and a skilful clear narrative. The plot may be a little slow at first, but that is typical of biographical novels, and the action that begins on the third part is well paced and compelling.
Since I have heard all but one of the rest of the series before this one, I would recommend this audio download on its own merits as a good foundation to build the rest of the series on (though the order of reading is not especially important). The Emperor series make for brilliant and engaging adventure novels which help long journeys go by like a breeze!
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- Daniel
- 18-02-10
Great book
Defiantly worth a read.... or listen!!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-07-19
A masterpiece
Incredible. Thrilling. Unforgetable. An absolutely amazing storry from beginning to end. Also a perfect depiction of roman society.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Stephen
- 12-11-10
Very good - maybe 5 stars
Being a bit dim I didn't get who this fascinating story was about until near the end - it made it even better when his true identity was revealed.
Great historical novel.
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