![]() This historical fiction explores life as a soldier in the Second Legion of the Roman Army stationed in German in 42 A.C.E. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive. On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. ![]() He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now. That's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. ![]() ![]() A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.ĪD 42, Germany. Under the Eagle is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Eagles of the Empire series. If you don't know Simon Scarrow, you don't know Rome! ![]()
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