| Author: | Charles Scott Curtis | ISBN: | 9781370128778 |
| Publisher: | Charles Scott Curtis | Publication: | February 26, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Charles Scott Curtis |
| ISBN: | 9781370128778 |
| Publisher: | Charles Scott Curtis |
| Publication: | February 26, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
9 B.C.-The Roman Empire circles the Mediterranean and stretches north to the forests of central Europe. Beyond the Rhine River live a disparate group of warring Germanic tribes, out of which Rome is determined to craft a province in her image. To ensure the loyalty of the tribal chieftains, Rome secures their sons as hostages to be trained at the emperor's elite Palatine school as future vassals of the empire.
Nine-year old Arminius is alone in the largest city in the world, his only support coming from his fellow captives and an unlikely friendship with Cassius Severus, the son of Emperor Augustus' imperial secretary. Forced to endure harsh treatment from their instructor, the brutal veteran Gaius Petronius, Arminius bides his time, patiently absorbing the knowledge that he hopes will one day free his people from Roman rule. While Augustus directs the fortunes of the empire as only a master politician can, Arminius anxiously awaits the chance to confront his tormentor.
Shadows of the Aventine is the first entry in the Blood of Eagles series.
9 B.C.-The Roman Empire circles the Mediterranean and stretches north to the forests of central Europe. Beyond the Rhine River live a disparate group of warring Germanic tribes, out of which Rome is determined to craft a province in her image. To ensure the loyalty of the tribal chieftains, Rome secures their sons as hostages to be trained at the emperor's elite Palatine school as future vassals of the empire.
Nine-year old Arminius is alone in the largest city in the world, his only support coming from his fellow captives and an unlikely friendship with Cassius Severus, the son of Emperor Augustus' imperial secretary. Forced to endure harsh treatment from their instructor, the brutal veteran Gaius Petronius, Arminius bides his time, patiently absorbing the knowledge that he hopes will one day free his people from Roman rule. While Augustus directs the fortunes of the empire as only a master politician can, Arminius anxiously awaits the chance to confront his tormentor.
Shadows of the Aventine is the first entry in the Blood of Eagles series.
