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In a sweltering, sparsely settled region of North Africa, a band of disheveled soldiers turn their eyes toward one man among them. Ragged, dirty, and half starved, the men will follow their leader into the mad, glorious fight for honor and revenge... Google Books
Originally published: January 5, 2004
Author: Conn Iggulden
Followed by: The Field of Swords and The Field of Swords (Emperor Series, Book 3)
Preceded by: The Gates of Rome and The Gates of Rome (Emperor Series, Book 1)