Vespasian Tribune of Rome (SIGNED First Edition)

Fabbri, Robert

ISBN 10: 1848879091 / ISBN 13: 9781848879096

Published by Corvus, 2011

About this Item

Hardcover. 2011. Corvus publisher. 384 pages. Authors First Novel. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Book and Dust Jacket are in FINE condition. First Edition. ; VESPASIAN; 9.29 X 6.46 X 1.65 inches; 384 pages; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 105379

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vespasian Tribune of Rome (SIGNED First Edition)
• Publisher: Corvus
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848879091
• ISBN 13: 9781848879096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature
  • *Book Gallery Catalog*
  • Fiction

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Synopsis

26 AD: Sixteen-year-old Vespasian leaves his family farm for Rome, his sights set on finding a patron and following his brother into the army. But he discovers a city in turmoil and an Empire on the brink. The aging emperor Tiberius is in seclusion on Capri, leaving Rome in the iron grip of Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard. Sejanus is ruler of the Empire in all but name, but many fear that isn't enough for him. Sejanus' spies are everywhere—careless words at a dinner party can be as dangerous as a barbarian arrow. Vespasian is totally out of his depth, making dangerous enemies (and even more dangerous friends—like the young Caligula), and soon finds himself ensnared in a conspiracy against Tiberius. With the situation in Rome deteriorating, Vespasian flees the city to take up his position as tribune in an unfashionable legion on the Balkan frontier. But even here there is no escaping the politics of Rome. Unblooded and inexperienced, he must lead his men in savage battle with hostile mountain tribes—dangerous enough without renegade Praetorians and Imperial agents trying to kill him too. Somehow, he must survive long enough to uncover the identity of the traitors behind the growing revolt...

About the Author

Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theater 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 Billy Elliot, Hellraiser, Hornblower, and Patriot Games. His life-long passion for ancient history inspired him to write the Vespasian series.