Synopsis
A brilliant new historical epic from the best-selling author of The Alexander Trilogy.As the Western Roman Empire begins to collapses in 470AD, a small band of British Roman soldiers, make a long and arduous journey to Rome. They arrive to find the city on the edge of chaos, over-run with rebellion, not far from destruction. Despite the tumultuous events around them, they resolve to continue their mission; to keep the spirit of Empire alive by rescuing the young son of the last Emperor, Romulus Augustus.A daring rescue ensures and, hearing rumours of an entire Legion of the Roman Army that has remained loyal to Rome, they begin a trek across Northern Europe to find them. By finding the Legion, and establishing the boy as the legitimate Emperor, the Romans believe an uprising can be launched and the Empire revived.But the journey is futile, the Legion is nowhere to be found and they find themselves quickly losing heart. Deciding to turn back to Britain, they cross the channel in defeat, little knowing the mysterious revelations and magical destinies that await them on their return.
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About the Author
Valerio Massimo Manfredi is an archaeologist and scholar of the ancient Greek and Roman world. He is the author of sixteen novels, which have won him literary awards and have sold 12 million copies. His Alexander trilogy has been translated into 38 languages and published in 62 countries and the film rights have been acquired by Universal Pictures. His novel The Last Legion was made into a film starring Colin Firth and Ben Kingsley and directed by Doug Lefler. Valerio Massimo Manfredi has taught at a number of prestigious universities in Italy and abroad and has published numerous articles and essays in academic journals. He has also written screenplays for film and television, contributed to journalistic articles and conducted cultural programmes and television documentaries.
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Softcover. Condition: leichte Gebrauchsspuren. A new direction in historical fiction from the creator of the }Alexander{ trilogy, set against a backdrop of the Roman Empire. As the Western Roman Empire begins to disintegrate in 470AD, a small band of British Roman soldiers arrive in Rome to find a city on the edge of chaos and over-run with rebellion.A lead title for Macmillan this Spring, which will be supported with a major campaign to reinforce Manfredi's already strong brand. In englischer Sprache. pages. 22,8 x 15,6 x 3,6 cm. Seller Inventory # BN0760
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Last Legion, The: A Novel
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