Rome: The Eagle of the Twelfth - Softcover

Scott, Manda

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9780593065457: Rome: The Eagle of the Twelfth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059306545X ISBN 13: 9780593065457

Publisher: Bantam Press, 2012

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The latest exciting historical adventure in M. C. Scott's Rome series.

Demalion of Macedon never wanted to be a legionary. An unwilling recruit, he is appalled to be posted to the infamous XIIth legion, notorious for its ill luck. Promoted slowly through the ranks, he does his best to please his superiors, and in doing so, finds that he has come to love his legion, that he will willingly give up his life -- and his chance of death -- to protect its sacred heart: the Eagle.

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About the Author:

M. C. SCOTT qualified as a veterinary surgeon and taught at the University of Cambridge before turning a lifelong passion for the ancient world into a best-selling writing career. As well as undertaking research in the University library for this series of novels, Scott is noted for the depth, accuracy and textured depictions of life in Roman times -- and has spent weeks living in a roundhouse, has learned to make Roman swords and driven horses in harness the better to bring the detail to life. As Chair of the newly formed Historical Writers' Association, Scott is active in the promotion of all forms of historical writing.

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