Pugwash Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I'm close to the end of reading the Emperor series by Conn Iggulden, I really enjoy things to do with Roman life style and war. Can anybody advise me of any books similar to the Emperor series please? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 My husband has reall enjoyed the Anthony Riches Empire series (3 books so far). Here's his website for more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Have you tried Simon Scarrow? His Roman series (starting with Under the Eagle) is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 My husband has reall enjoyed the Anthony Riches Empire series (3 books so far). Here's his website for more information. I've had a look at the books and the summary sound good. I think I may add it to my 'to get list' Have you tried Simon Scarrow? His Roman series (starting with Under the Eagle) is awesome. I saw a book that I think was by him called Gladiator I think? Its the one with the kid holding a galdius on the front. I imagined it to be a child's heroic story type book so I never looked into it. I like the look of the Under the Eagle book, I may have a look into that further. Thanks for both recommendations =) Please keep them coming. The more the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 You could try Ben Kane's Forgotten Legion Chronicles - reviews here --> http://www.bookclubforum.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/3726-the-forgotten-legion-chronicles-by-ben-kane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 I didn't mention this in my original post because I forgot but, are any of these books based on real events? I may still get them if not but I mostly like books based on real events so I can act smart when it comes to roman discussion =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I saw a book that I think was by him called Gladiator I think? Its the one with the kid holding a galdius on the front. I imagined it to be a child's heroic story type book so I never looked into it. I like the look of the Under the Eagle book, I may have a look into that further. The one with a kid on the cover is a stand-alone young adult book. The Romans series, however, is definitely for the grown-ups. Start with Under the Eagle and go on from there - they really are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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