Marking the authors triumphant return to the setting of his celebrated emperor series, the blood of gods unfolds with unmatched power, electric with the highadventure storytelling, captivating historical detail, and stirring battle scenes for which conn iggulden is renowned. This is the astounding life of julius caesar, chronicled here in all five novels from conn igguldens bestselling and magnificent emperor series. Conn iggulden is the author of three novels about genghis khan, as well as the emperor novels, all of which are available in hardcover and in paperback from dell. Dunstan is a standalone novel set in the redblooded world of tenthcentury england, and the falcon of sparta is a standalone in which iggulden returns to the. Lords of the bow, as well as the emperor novels, which chronicle the life of julius caesar. Boasting both english and irish ancestry, conns educational background includes stints at st. Conn took a deep interest in english at the university of london. The gods of war, the field of swords, the death of kings, the gates of rome by conn iggulden 4.
Emperor will be based on the first two books written by iggulden the gates of rome and the field of swords that establish the relationship between caesar the great military leader and. White horse pictures and lionsgate are teaming to produce emperor, the first film in a proposed trilogy adaptation of conn igguldens series of novels about a young julius caesar and his best friend brutus. He was born in 1971 to an english father and an irish mother. Iggulden brings to life the glorious, gritty roman world that held such vast power in its. Genghis, birth of an empire the mongol nation lives again conn iggulden, author of this story, utilizing the information he found in the secret history of the mongols, brought the era of the mongols to life by expanding little known facts into a type of reality. Conn iggulden is a british author who writes historical fiction, most notably the emperor series and conqueror. Conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set rrp. He lives with his wife and children in hertfordshire, england. There is a fine line between being historically accurate and writing an entertaining story. A list of all conn igguldens series in reading order. The saga begins with caesar and marcus brutus as boys, and follows their rise. This a historical fictiion novel of the roman empire at the end of the republic era and the beginning of the kings era. He also coauthored the dangerous book for boys along with his brother hal iggulden.
His previous two series, on julius caesar and on the mongol khans of central asia, describe the founding of the greatest empires of their day. Martins school northwood and merchant taylors school. The gates of rome emperor series, book 1 by conn iggulden book the fast free. Conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set. Books 15 conn iggulden emperor the gates of rome conn iggulden to my son cameron and to my brother hal, the other member of the black cat club contents cover title page dedication chapter one chapter two chapter three chapter four. Well written, the story comes alive and is difficult to put down. The death of kings emperor series by conn iggulden. Conn iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. Following the first four novels in series, the series will follow augustus. The gods of war, all of which are available in paperback. Emperor field of swords takes colin igguldens sequence of novels about the rise of julius caesar to a point where caesar is forced to bid for mastery of the roman world. Excellent book like all the others in this series, looking forward to the final chapter. In a true masterpiece of historical fiction, iggulden takes. Conn iggulden is wellknown for writing historical fiction books.
He has written three previous bestselling historical series, including wars of the roses. He is the author of stormbird and margaret of anjou, the first two books in his superb series set during the wars of the roses, a remarkable period of british history. He has written amazing book series such as conqueror. This ebook edition features exclusive bonus content, conn igguldens original short story fig tree. Now mr iggulden, 30, will leave his job at st gregorys roman catholic comprehesive in kenton, west london, in. His english was refined at the university of london. Emperor, wars of the roses and dangerous books for boys. Conn iggulden emperor series collection 5 books set snazal. Conn igguldens emperor novels to be adapted for screen. Boasting both english and irish ancestry, conn s educational background includes stints at st.
Read the gates of rome emperor series, book 1 by conn iggulden available from rakuten kobo. Buy conn iggulden emperor series, 5 books collection pack set rrp. Emperor is a military adventure series based on the life of julius caesar, beginning somewhere around 92 bc and finishing with caesars assassination on the ides of march in 44 bc. In 1437, the lancaster king henry vi ascends the throne. He is best known for his emperor and conqueror series about julius caesar and genghis khan, respectively. The blood of gods emperor series, book 5 ebook written by conn iggulden. Conn iggulden is the author of two previous genghis khan novels. The gates of rome by conn iggulden, narrated by robert glennister. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Conn iggulden emperor series collection 5 books set, emperor is an internationally acclaimed historical fivenovel series about the life of roman statesman. The line varies from person to person, but i think conn iggulden and myself are seeing the same line. Conn iggulden books list of books by author conn iggulden. And it came as no surprise when he eventually took to teaching english at.
Conn iggulden is just such a writer, bringing to vivid life one of the most fascinating eras in human history. Conn iggulden always does immaculate research for his books and if anyone hasnt read the emperor series and is interested in history it is a must have. Conn iggulden is an english author of historical fiction and childrens books. The fourth volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of julius caesar an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal. The ultimate rome story from the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to. Conn iggulden began the emperor series in 2003 with the gates of rome. Iggulden is intelligent and precise about the internal dynamics of the triumvirate of caesar, the elderly rich crassus and the proud pompey. Martins school located in northwood before transferring to merchant taylors school. The gates of rome the death of kings the field of swords the gods of war.
Iggulden had his first novel published in 2003, which was the. The series is based on history, although iggulden does change some historical facts in order to make the story more interesting. The gods of war, all of which are available in paperback from dell. Conn iggulden is a writer and producer, known for the dangerous book for boys 2018, emperor and blackwater 2009. The death of kings is the second of a four part series about julius ceasar life. The film rights to his julius caesar emperor series have been optioned by spitfire productions.
Iggulden began his emperor series with the gates of rome back in 2003, and it currently stretches to five novels. The series starts with julius caesar as a boy and concludes with this final novel which takes place after the fateful ides of march killing. The emperor series books 15 emperor by conn iggulden. Death of kings, paperback by iggulden, conn, brand new, free shipping in the us. The fourth volume in the acclaimed emperor series, in which conn iggulden interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of julius caesar.
Conn igguldens bestselling emperor series, now in one complete ebook for the first time. Emperor, a feature adaptation of conn igguldens novel series about the rise to power of a young julius caesar, is in the works at lionsgate. Emperor is an internationally acclaimed historical fivenovel series by british author conn iggulden about the life of roman statesman and general gaius julius. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read emperor.