The first book in Conn Iggulden's epic new series The Golden Age.
Ancient Greece,5th century BC. The age of myths and legends has given way to the world of men. In the front rank stands Pericles,Lion of Athens. Behind Pericles lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him,on land and at sea,stands the merciless Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war.
Though still a young man,Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace. It's time for a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And for Athens,a city of wisdom and warriors,to shine with glory...
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9781405949651Number of pages: 464Weight: 319 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
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'Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story... the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent'- The Times
'One of our finest historical novelists'- Daily Express
'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic,historical fiction'- Daily Mirror
'Pacy...and packed with action'- Sunday Times
'Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times'- Star
'Compelling reading'- Woman and Home
Conn Iggulden
Anyone who thinks military historical fiction is all swords and sandals has clearly not encountered the novels of bestselling authorConn Iggulden. His novels sweep the centuries,arching from Rome in the time of Julius Caesar in hisEmperorseries to his Mongol warlord series,Conquerorand most recently his novels of theWars of the Roses. He is also the author of the popular guidebookThe Dangerous Book for Boys.
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