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Spartacus

This epic saga chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary Thracian gladiator who defied the might of the Roman Republic. The narrative delves into his journey from enslavement to becoming the leader of a massive slave revolt. The series explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the enduring human spirit against overwhelming odds. It offers a gripping portrayal of one of history's most iconic heroes.

Spartacus. The Gladiator
Spartacus: Rebellion

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  1. 1

    Spartacus. The Gladiator

    • 528 pages
    • 19 hours of reading
    4.1(84)Add rating

    The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC. Historically very little is known about Spartacus. We know that he came from Thrace, a land north of Greece, that he once fought in the Roman legions and that, during two fateful years, he led a slave army which nearly brought Rome to its knees. In Ben Kane's brilliant novel, we meet Spartacus as he returns to Thrace, ready to settle down after a decade away. But a new king has usurped the throne. Treacherous and violent, he immediately seizes Spartacus and sells him to a Roman slave trader looking for new gladiators. The odyssey has begun which will see Spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from Karl Marx to Che Guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in Ben Kane's great bestseller - a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in Spartacus: Rebellion. Ben Kane was born in Kenya and raised there and in Ireland. He studied veterinary medicine and University College, Dublin, but after that he travelled the world extensively, indulging in his passion for ancient history. He lives in North Somerset with his wife and two young children.

    Spartacus. The Gladiator
  2. 2

    Spartacus: Rebellion

    • 528 pages
    • 19 hours of reading
    4.1(49)Add rating

    The mighty slave army, led by Spartacus, has crushed all before it, scattering the legions of Rome. Crassus, the richest man in Rome, has raised an army to rival Spartacus, and there are murmurings of rebellion in Spartacus' own army.

    Spartacus: Rebellion