The first book in a new series set in 3rd century Rome, a dramatic era of murder, coup, counter-rebellions and civil war. From the author of the }Warrior Of Rome{ series, which sold more than 350,000 copies in the UK. Sidebottom is an Ancient History tutor at Oxford University, and his fiction is founded on immaculate research. With appeal to fans of Conn Iggulden's }Emperor{ series. Not final jacket image.