Bibliograph

Zealot, a Roman legion novel, Simon Scarrow

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Label

Zealot, a Roman legion novel, Simon Scarrow

Language

eng

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Zealot

Oclc number

911389773

Responsibility statement

Simon Scarrow

Series statement

Eagle series, 7

Sub title

a Roman legion novel

Summary

Trouble is brewing on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. The troops are in a deplorable state, while the corrupt behavior of their senior officers threatens to undermine the army's control of the region. To restore the competence of the men defending a vital fort, two experienced centurions are dispatched to Judea. On their arrival Macro and Cato discover that Bannus, a local tribesman, is fomenting rebellion amongst the followers of Jehoshua, who was crucified in Jerusalem some seventeen years earlier. As the local revolt grows, Rome's longstanding enemy Parthia is poised to invade. Macro and Cato must stamp out corruption in the cohort and restore it to fighting fitness before the Eastern provinces are lost forever. A master of his craft, Simon Scarrow combines stunning historical detail with riveting battles and rich characters to bring the Roman Empire to life as never before

Target audience

adult

Classification