The Death of Kings (Emperor, Book 2) - Conn Iggulden

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After what was in effect a preambleEmperor: The Gates of Rome (2003)Julius Caesar takes center stage in this second fast-moving, action-oriented installment in Igguldens projected four-book retelling of the Roman emperors saga. Julius, a rising young officer assigned to the Roman-controlled northern coast of Africa, distinguishes himself in a bloody raid on the fortress of Mytilene only to have his transport ship captured by pirates. He and the crew are thrown into the hold to rot while awaiting a ransom that will likely ruin his young family back in Rome. After the ransom arrives, Julius gathers his loyal men and marches along the coast, impressing the locals (pirate collaborators all) into military service. He makes good on his bloody promise to wipe out the pirates, then takes his forces to Greece, where, at long odds, he defeats old king Mithridates, who is leading an insurrection that threatens Roman rule in all of Greece. Julius returns to Rome victorious and richonly to find tha