Tribune of Rome: VESPASIAN I: Volume 1: 01 (Vespasian, 1)

Tribune of Rome: VESPASIAN I: Volume 1: 01 (Vespasian, 1)

by RobertFabbri (Author), RobertFabbri (Author)

Synopsis

AD 26: Sixteen-year-old Vespasian leaves his family farm for Rome, to find a patron and join the army. But he discovers a city in turmoil and an Empire on the brink. The ageing emperor Tiberius is in seclusion on Capri, leaving Rome in the iron grip of Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard whose spies are everywhere. Vespasian is out of his depth, making dangerous enemies (and dangerous friends - like the young Caligula) and soon finds himself ensnared in a conspiracy against Tiberius.

Vespasian flees the city to take up his position as tribune in an unfashionable legion on the Balkan frontier. Unblooded and inexperienced, he must lead his men in savage battle with hostile mountain tribes. But there is no escaping the politics of Rome. Somehow, he must survive long enough to uncover the identity of the traitors behind the growing revolt...

THE FIRST INSTALMENT IN THE VESPASIAN SERIES

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 496
Edition: Main
Publisher: Corvus
Published: 01 Nov 2011

ISBN 10: 1848879113
ISBN 13: 9781848879119
Book Overview: First in a red-blooded historical adventure series charting the rise of Vespasian from rural obscurity to Emperor of Rome. A seamless blend of imperial politics, chariot races, sex and sword fights, it can only be described as: ROMAN HISTORY AS THE GODS INTENDED!

Media Reviews
Robert Fabbri has a winner on his hands. * The BookPlank *
A stonking read. * Classic FM *
Fabbri's Vespasian novels have been creating quite a stir. * The History Girls *
Author Bio
Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theatre at London University and has worked in film and TV for 25 years. He is an assistant director and has worked on productions such as Hornblower, Hellraiser, Patriot Games and Billy Elliot. His life-long passion for ancient history inspired him to write the Vespasian series. He lives in London and Berlin.