Spartacus was an incredible human being and his story is accurately and vividly brought to life through ben kanes works. Look out for the next part of this great epic, spartacus. All members in good standing are free to post here. Ben kane covers the well known story of spartacus with a brilliant balance of historical detail and fictional flare bringing the story to life in fascinating, horrifying and brutal glory. See the complete spartacus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He may have served in the thracian army or the roman army in macedonia. Several sports clubs around the world, in particular the former soviet and the communist bloc, were named after the roman gladiator. The odyssey has begun which will see spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from karl marx to che guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in ben kanes great bestseller a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in spartacus.
I have just finished reading spartacus the gladiator and it is a great piece of writing indeed. Rome often impressed soldiers of armies it had defeated into its own army. Some find it when theyre researching a time period, or watching a tv programme. Spartacus was an incredible human being and his story is accurately and. This entry was posted in author tours, book tours and tagged spartacus by ben kane, virtual author tour by teddy rose. Compelling reading, spartacus the gladiator was an absolute page turner. Ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. Jealous of his attachment to ariadne, a dionysian priestess, the thracian king betrays spartacus to the romans who take him, along with ariadne, into captivity and to the school of gladiators at. Spartacus is another book of the highest degree from a truly gifted.
Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has already done the impossiblenot only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has pdf challenged rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. Ben kanes latest novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned, after serving as an auxiliary in the roman army. Now bestselling historical novelist ben kane returns to the source material and presents a lively and compelling new vision of the man who was spartacusroman army auxiliary, slave, gladiator, and ultimately the leader of an army of. Rebellion 2 by ben kane 2014, paperback at the best. When lucius tullus gambles on a foot race between rival legionaries, he has no. But it is, so youre on foot, and alone, sneered a second voice.
Spartacus the gladiator by ben kane how i came to write spartacus. Great book about the famous gladiator who defied rome. Ben kane really does know his stuff when it comes to roman history, and his research really shows through in every detail. As usual, the only disappointment to be found in a ben kane novel is that it ends. He quickly falls foul of his overlord, the tribal king, who has set his heart on dionysian priestess, ariadne later to become spartacus wife. About the author ben kane was born in kenya and raised there and in ireland. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Contrary to what the book and movie portray, the historical spartacus was born free in thrace, a region divided amongst modernday greece, bulgaria, and turkey. At the end of this novel, spartacus will live in your. Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real pageturner and a damn good read. His legend has also endured due to the fine work of writers like howard fast and ben kane. Sections include history of early football teams, administrators and managers, star players, womens football, football cigarette cards, journalists and cartoonists spartacus educational. When kane was seven, his family moved back to ireland where he went to school and ultimately college.
Six of his eight novels have been sunday times bestsellers, and his books. The kane varsity football team lost saturdays neutral playoff game against clarion area clarion, pa by a score of 27. The gladiator and picks up the story straight after the end of that forgotten legion chronicles 1. It is inspired by the life story of spartacus, the leader of a slave revolt in antiquity, and the events of the third servile war. Kane intertwines recorded history there is not much on spartacus with his own take on this former slave who almost brings rome to. I recently bought ben kanes two book series on spartacus and have finished the first book and am totally engrossed with the second book of the series. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. As to the story itself, this is my first ben kane book and i think it would be fair to say that kanes books get categorised into the roman soldier buddy story. Ben kanes brilliant novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned after escaping from life as an auxiliary in the roman army. The epic story of spartacus the legendary gladiator. Spartacus is one the deadliest warriors that our tribe has ever seen. A lifelong student of military history, kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. Ben kane spartacus has already done the impossible.
Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has alre. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Spartacus books is one of the longest running collectively run bookstores in north america. Spartacus spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has already done the impossiblenot only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls. Mr kane mentions in the afterword how deeply the story of spartacus touched him. When looking for roman historical fiction, then you need look no further than ben kane. Now ben kane, the brilliant author of the forgotten legion and hannibal. I love the characters and action in this book by ben kane. For the australian footballer, see ben kane footballer. Ben kane is a master of blending action, storytelling, living characters and historical and military detail. Ben kanes spartacus makes a nice contribution to the genre by focusing on one of romes foes spartacus, the thracian gladiator who the period has much to offer the discipline of the legions, treacherous senatorial politics, the transition from republic to empire, warlike barbarian tribes, religious ferment, almost an entire continent under one power, a span of hundreds of years, and more. While storm clouds mass on the horizon and spies and traitors stalk the land, spartacus must face the most important choice of his life forward, over the alps to an an uncertain freedom, or back, to face the might of rome and attempt to break its power over them forever. If this sounds good, youll love all ben kanes work, so start where he did with the forgotten legion by ben kane.
Its always interesting to find out where writers get their ideas from. From the sunday times bestselling author of hannibal. When we left spartacus at the end of the gladiator, he had swept all before him, quelling rebellions from rival commanders within his slave army and defeating every force rome could throw at him. That book also took me little more than 6 months to write. History of football encyclopaedia spartacus educational. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book. Tracing one of the most bitter wars in ancient times through the eyes of those on both sides. Spartacus rebellion by ben kane, is a roman themed action packed book which is very descriptive, realistic and leaves you on the edge of your seat.
In all, i lived, breathed and dreamed spartacus for more than a year. Spartacuss name was chosen in numerous football sides in slavic europe. Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era. He currently lives with his family in north somerset, england. The spartacus book series by ben kane includes books spartacus. Spartacus books, one of the longest running collectivelyrun leftist book stores in north america, is also named in his honour. This book starts with a story of betrayal by spartacuss own people of thrace. Now bestselling historical novelist ben kane returns to the source material and presents a lively and compelling new vision of the man who was spartacusroman army auxillary, slave, gladiator and ultimately the leader of an.
Enemy of rome 1 as the second punic war looms, the lives of four young people two carthaginian, two roman are entwined, for good or ill. As always, ben kane nails ancient rome, and this book is the follow up to the first spartacus book, and the way mr. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Spartacus sells new and used books, zines, comics, magazines, cds, videos, tshirts, patches, pins, posters and cards. Its an enduring legend because anyone can relate to the courage of one man against impossible odds. Not only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated the armies of three. Spartacus books is a nonprofit, volunteer and collectively run bookstore and resource centre in vancouver, british columbia, canada. Long the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers through the classic kubrick film version of howard fasts novel.
The gladiator, a topthree bestseller on the london sunday times. Rebellion spartacus 2 picked up the story from spartacus 1 but i found it was a bit slow as though the author had to add a fair. Continuing the epic story of spartacus, the gladiator slave general who held rome to ransom through two years, ben kanes spartacus. Ben kanes second novel based on the reallife conquests of the thracian warrior spartacus commences with the military leader at his. He is of irish descent, though, and he was born in this african country while his father, a veterinarian, had a job there. Spartacus has already done the impossiblenot only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated.
Enemy of rome, brings to glorious life the first part of the spartacus story. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by the. Finally uploaded one of my spartacus videos, shot back in june this year. Thanks to hollywood, spartacus is one of the most familiar figures of roman history, notorious and glorified for his slave rebellion in the 1st century bc. Read the gripping, bloody and savage story of spartacus one of the most. Ben kanes superb spartacus mini series takes historical roman novel writing to heady new heights in the final, pulsating instalment of the slave rebellion that shook the mighty roman empire. Rebellion by ben kane ben kanes second novel based on the reallife conquests of the thracian warrior spartacus commences with the military leader at his strongest, having. I love your style just to make it clear i read it in english and the way you create your characters. It brings spartacusand ancient rometo vivid, colorful life.