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Eagle in the Snow: A Novel of General Maximus and Rome's Last Stand
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Wallace Breem. |
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Rugged Land |
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hardcover
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| ISBN |
1590710118 |
| Pages/Publication Date |
380/2003 |
| Daedalus Item Code |
42279 |
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| Description |
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Banished to the Roman Empire’s farthest outpost, veteran warrior Paulinus Maximus defends the Wall of Britannia from the constant onslaught of belligerent barbarian tribes. Bravery, loyalty, experience, and success lead to Maximus’s appointment as "General of the West" by the Roman emperor, the ambition of a lifetime. But with the title comes a caveat: Maximus must assemble and command a single legion to defend the perilous Rhine frontier. On the opposite side of the river, tribal nations are uniting—hundreds of thousands mass in preparation for the conquest of Gaul, and from there, a sweep down into Rome itself. Only a wide river and a wily general can prevent the fall of Rome. "The tragic crescendo is masterly; it's depth of feeling and perception, achieved without ever softening the harsh truths of history, makes it impossible to reach the end without tears."—Mary Renault
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