The Centurions
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A story of rivalry of two half-brothers in the Roman legions posted in Germania during the reign of Vespasian;
Deze saga beschrijft de verstrengelde lotgevallen van twee halfbroers, zonen van een gerenommeerde generaal, tegen de achtergrond van het oude Rome. De ene, een begaafde krijger van eenvoudige afkomst, is voorbestemd voor grootsheid. De ander, van adellijke geboorte, wordt geconfronteerd met een meedogenloze strijd om erkenning en succes. Hun verhalen verkennen thema's als eer, ambitie en broederlijke rivaliteit binnen de meedogenloze context van een uitgestrekt rijk.



A story of rivalry of two half-brothers in the Roman legions posted in Germania during the reign of Vespasian;
The epic novel of Roman adventure. Correus and Flavius, half brothers and rivals, have found the life of a Centurion to be dangerous. After imprisonment and torture, Flavius found his strength and proved his mettle. Correus, son of a slave, found glory on the battlefield. But now the brothers have been stationed to Wales, a land of barbarians, mud and freezing rain. Here they must face the shame of lost battle and the thrill of a new era for their beloved Rome. And in Wales awaits a prize that could change one of their lives forever... Barbarian Princess is perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.
Centurions at war. The Roman Empire at stake. Brothers Correus and Flavius have won respect in service to the Empire. Correus is entrusted with the honoured task of running the Emperor's brutal games. Flavius, a Centurion at his brother's side, has risen to become the Emperor's most trusted advisor. But now Correus has been given a deadly mission: quelling a barbarian uprising in Germany. While he struggles to negotiate a treaty that could save the lives of thousands, he uncovers a deadly plot that could cast the Empire - and his own family - into ruin... The Emperor's Games is an enthralling historical adventure, perfect for fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden.