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EMPEROR: The Death of Kings, Book 2 (Unabridged)

By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: Robert Glenister
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 Abandoned after months of captivity, Julius Caesar gathers recruits that he will forge into a unit powerful enough to gain vengeance on his captors. But soon a new crisis threatens: a gladiator named Spartacus.©2004 Conn Iggulden (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military
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This is an easy listen and you'll find yourself wrapped up in an enthralling story of politics, ambition, battle and vengence. Although some reviewers don't appear to like him, I enjoyed Robert Glenister's narration. It was captivating, without the reader overshadowing the strength of the narrative. If you are a literary buff, this may not be for you. But if you like a good story, well told and with a basis in historical fact, then tune in and get carried away to a time over 2,000 years ago... Perfect for a very long drive.

Lose yourself in ancient Rome

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Gripping second volume in the Emperor series. The hero, Gaius Julius Caesar, is coming into his prime as a general, and beginning to taste the excitement and horror of Roman politics. The series has been nicely set up in the first volume (worth hearing), with a deep, abiding friendship between Caesar and Marcus Brutus, and anybody who has seen Shakespeare must be wondering by now how this apparently unshakable bond can be broken?I did not think I would last the whole series but I think now that I will. It is told in such a compelling way, and so superbly read by Robert Glenister, that it becomes unputdownable. There are some descriptions of battles that pull no punches - don't listen if you dislike violence and bloodshed - but there is something fascinating about power, what men (and some women) will do to get it and to hang on to it. And while it's hard to love the Romans, you have to admire them for their sheer toughness, guts and determination to go for what they wanted. I think the author does well to maintain our interest in and liking for Julius, despite all this! He does attempt to suggest that there is a difference between the ruthless dictators like Sulla and the men who loved Roman justice and honour like his own heroes. Sometimes I'm hard pressed to tell the difference, but he keeps me interested anyway - quality historical writing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of EMPEROR: The Death of Kings, Book 2 (Unabridged)?

I liked the court room scene in which young Julius defends his honour from the charge of theft of Marius's house - and begins to show his gift for capturing the minds and hearts of the mob.

What about Robert Glenister’s performance did you like?

First rate reading. I could not fault it. And I don't say that often. No irritations to get in the way of the story.

Any additional comments?

Probably it helps to listen to the series in sequence, as it is easy to get lost amid the variety of characters.

Epic account of the days of power in Rome

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I really enjoyed book 1 but book 2 was even a great suprise as the story unfolds and I just could not stop listening to this book 2. love it and I could only imagine what the battle scenes could be like. Onto book 3 now.

Excellent book 2!

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A great story of the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar. Cant wait until it is turned into a movie or series. very well read by Robert Glenister.

The saga continues

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I loved book 1 and book 2 was no disappointment in terms of a follow up. Great historical fiction.

Great story , great narration

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