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    The Encircling Sea: An authentic and action-packed historical adventure set in Roman Britain

    By Adrian Goldsworthy

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    From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, a profoundly authentic, action-packed adventure set on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.

    AD 100: VINDOLANDA.
    A FORT ON THE EDGE OF THE ROMAN WORLD.

    Flavius Ferox, Briton turned Roman centurion, is charged with keeping Rome's empire safe. But from his base at the northern frontier of Britannia, he feels enemies closing in from all sides.

    Ambitious leaders await the chance to carve out empires of their own. While men nearer at hand speak in whispers of war and the destruction of Rome.

    And now more sinister threats are reaching Ferox's ears. Stories about the sea-dwelling men of the night, who have cursed the land and only come ashore to feast on men's flesh.

    These are just rumours for now. But Ferox knows that rumours stem from truth. And that no one on this isle is safe from the great, encircling sea...

    'An instant classic of the genre' HARRY SIDEBOTTOM.

    'An authentic, enjoyable read' THE TIMES.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHead of Zeus
    Release dateMay 31, 2018
    ISBN9781788541879
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    Adrian Goldsworthy

    Adrian Goldsworthy's doctoral thesis formed the basis for his first book, The Roman Army at War 100 BC–AD 200 (OUP, 1996), and his research has focused on aspects of warfare in the Graeco-Roman world. He is the bestselling author of many ancient world titles, including both military history and historical novels. He also consults on historical documentaries for the History Channel, National Geographic, and the BBC. Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford, where his doctoral thesis examined the Roman army. He went on to become an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of numerous works of non-fiction, including Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors, Caesar, The Fall of the West, Pax Romana and Hadrian's Wall.

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      This time historian-cum-novelist Goldsworthy has taken a short mention in Tacitus's "Agricola" about a mutiny in the army and from this cleverly constructed a full-fledged novel. The cohort of a German tribe, the Usipi, revolted against harsh punishments and other troubles. According to Tacitus, they seized ships, sailed to Germania and were taken and enslaved by the Frisians. However a rumor persisted some were still alive and had returned to Britannia as pirates, wreaking havoc, including cannibalism. We follow Centurion Regionalis Flavius Ferox, the Silure, at first in his duties as liaison to the native peoples and rendering judgments, then later as a fighting man. He still is aided by his faithful scout, the Brigantian, Vindex. An expedition to Hibernia shows us some of that culture and a Hibernian queen returns to Britannia. Sulpicia Lepidina, her husband, and their friends, Aelius Brocchus and his wife are also instrumental in the story. There are other historical figures [which we know by name only from archaeological evidence] which Goldsworthy has given personalities and physical descriptions. We read of a daring rescue of Sulpicia and a final battle in which the pirates are destroyed.This author I consider the best of the recent historians who try their hand at a novel. Goldsworthy marries the best of both worlds; you know his history is impeccable, along with a good story without "infodumps." Also, the cover was quite stunning and set the mood.Highly recommended.