The Chief Centurion: A Soldier for Rome - Softcover

Rivette, Patrick D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401015271 ISBN 13: 9781401015275

Publisher: Authorhouse, 2001

Synopsis

The Chief Centurion is an action packed novel about a First Century Roman Centurion named Claudius Lysias who makes his living in one of the hardest professions in the history of the world, that of a Roman soldier. You will march with him as he undergoes basic training in Jerusalem and then is posted to the remote village of Capernaum on the Sea of Gallilee. Next you will travel with him as he sails to Gaul (modern day France), rises to the rank of centurion, and leads his men in battle against the Celts when Rome invades Britain in AD 43 with the Second Legion Augusta commanded by the future Emperor Vespasian. Finally, you will travel with him back to Jerusalem in the twilight of his army career to become the Chief Centurion of the Fortress Antonia. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman, puts down a rebellion by The Egyptian, and rescues Paul, an early Christian leader, from an angry mob. His life will never be the same!

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From the Author

The Chief Centurion is a historical novel that has adventure, romance, and intrigue. It is based upon a real soldier who lived during this time frame and I have endevoured to include the real men and women he could have come in contact with during this era. Men such as Governor Pontius Pilate in Judea; The future emperor Flavius Vespasian, Commander of the Second Legion, Augusta; The Emperor Claudius,Governor Felix in Judea; and the Apostle Paul in Jerusalem. You will feel the weight of his armor and the sweat pouring off his body as he undergoes the rigors of Roman Army training. You will go with him into battle against Germans, Britons, and Jews as he fights those eniemies of Rome. You will greive with him as he suffers the loss of friends and family to combat and disease. Finally, you will watch him learn how to fall in love again and start a new life for himself in Jerusalem.

About the Author

Patrick D. Rivette has degrees from West Point and the University of Georgia in the U.S. He served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer for twenty one years in the U.S.,Germany, and Egypt. Currently he teachs at the high school level close to Augusta, Georgia,USA. He has been married to his wife Miriam since 1972 and they have three children, Vanessa, Daniel, and Adam. He has always had a keen interest in military history, especially the campaigns of the Roman Army.

Edition details

• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1401015271
• ISBN 13: 9781401015275
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340