Athenian
by2 books in this series
#1 - The Gates of Athens
490 B.C. Two great empires are about to go to war . . .
The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC). It will end in the fall of a dynasty.
Filled with cunning political scheming, astonishing military prowess, invasions, treacheries, plagues, ambitions, virtues, and emotions and a lot of intrigue, Conn Iggulden brings to life one of the most thrilling chapters of the ancient world.
The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC). It will end in the fall of a dynasty.
Filled with cunning political scheming, astonishing military prowess, invasions, treacheries, plagues, ambitions, virtues, and emotions and a lot of intrigue, Conn Iggulden brings to life one of the most thrilling chapters of the ancient world.
#2 - Protector
EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BLOOD FEUDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN
'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5***** Reader Review
'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri
'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5***** Reader Review
TWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .
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Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.
But those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .
And so Themistocles must fight.
Fight the invaders.
Fight the allies who despise him.
Fight to save his city.
As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.
TO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.
________
'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHES
Readers are raving about PROTECTOR:
'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5***** Reader Review
'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5***** Reader Review
'As soon as you see the name "Conn Iggulden", you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5***** Reader Review
Conn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5***** Reader Review
'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri
'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5***** Reader Review
TWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .
________
Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.
But those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .
And so Themistocles must fight.
Fight the invaders.
Fight the allies who despise him.
Fight to save his city.
As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.
TO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.
________
'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHES
Readers are raving about PROTECTOR:
'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5***** Reader Review
'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5***** Reader Review
'As soon as you see the name "Conn Iggulden", you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5***** Reader Review
Conn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024