The name gaius valerius verrens refers to a series of historical novels written by douglas jackson. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in. Claudius by douglas jackson, 9780552156950, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Douglas initial foray into historical fiction was a story about emperor claudius and the elephant he rode at colchester. Claudius emperor of rome, conqueror of britainemperor claudius has unleashed the roman legions against britain. It tells the story of rufus an animal trainer and slave that becomes the trainer and keeper of bersheba, the emperors elephant. Narcissus is the puppet master, claudius is the lead actor, and rufus is. The plot was well executed and keeps the reader interested in the final outcomes, an excellent portrayal. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valerius verrens. Claudius emperor of rome, conqueror of britain emperor claudius has unleashed the roman legions against britain. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in bridge of allan.
Jacksons first novel was caligula 2008, the story of a young slave and animal trainer, rufus, who becomes keeper of the famously mad emperors elephant, bersheba. This was a fine book by douglas jackson but what bothered me was that it was quite cruel, which is off course historically accurate, caligula was not a cuddly man, but it was sometimes a. In southern england, caractacus, war chief of the britons, watches as the scarlet cloaks of the roman legions spread across his lands like. Claudius historical fiction by douglas jackson 9780552162494. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical. Douglas jackson author a journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. Claudius by douglas jackson overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Historical fiction roman trilogy 2 by jackson, douglas from amazons fiction books store. Claudius by douglas jackson really isnt about the emperor claudius but about his invasion of britain as seen through the eyes of his elephant handler, a slave named rufus and the opposing chieftain of of the catuvellauni tribe, caratacus. Readers with more stomach for inhumanity may be fine with mr. Booktopia has claudius, historical fiction by douglas jackson. See all books authored by douglas jackson, including caligula the tyranny of rome, and claudius, and more on thriftbooks. From the battles with more blood than an exploding vampire, to the graphic descriptions of dismemberment, to the maze of roman politics, douglas continues one hell of a tale. As of january 2015 he has published twelve novels, eight under the name douglas jackson and four under the pen name james douglas. Caratacus, war chief of the britons, isbn 9780552162494. Step by step, the bloodied survivors are forced back into the temple of claudius. That was the light bulb moment when his first novel that was to become claudius and caligula the emperors elephant was born. Narcissus is the puppet master, claudius is the lead actor, and rufus is the bit player. I had read one previous douglas jackson novel hero of rome and was severely underwhelmed.
It is here that valerius wins lifelong fame and the accolade hero of rome. Buy a cheap copy of claudius book by douglas jackson. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read claudius. Jun 24, 2010 having read caligula on my kindle i immediately downloaded the next part of the trilogy, claudius. Caratacus, war chief of the britons, must unite the tribes for a desperate last stand. Life here is dictated by caligulas ever shifting moods. Historical fiction roman trilogy 2 by douglas jackson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first novel, caligula. Caligula, published in 2008 was jackson douglass first novel. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valeri. Claudius has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The story is told in third person from a variety of viewpoints, cutting back and forth between the roman side and the british side, so the reader gets to see the buildup to battle from both sides. Historical fiction ebook written by douglas jackson. Caligula has good historical insights into the rein of the infamous roman emperor.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Both books romp along at a good rate of knots and douglas jackson keeps the suspense level simmering all the way through. I have not completed it as yet but i am enjoying it. This acclaimed book by douglas jackson is available at in several formats for your ereader. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
If i were conn iggulden or simon scarrow, id be rather worried by. List of books by author douglas jackson thriftbooks. Jun 24, 2010 claudius by douglas jackson, 9780552162494, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If you enjoy a good read then i would definitely recommend these books. Claudius book by douglas jackson half price books marketplace. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. It is an epic story of ambition, courage, conspiracy, battle and bloodshed, and confirms douglas jackson as one of the best historical novelists writing today. Caligula wants a keeper for the imperial elephant and rufus is bought from his master and taken to the imperial palace. Claudius is a masterful telling of one of the greatest stories from roman history, the conquest of britain. Douglas jackson emperor of rome, conqueror of britain. Claudius has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Buy a discounted paperback of claudius online from australias leading online bookstore. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
I love historic novels and especially ones about either uk kings and princes or roman emperors. Jul 16, 2009 claudius by douglas jackson really isnt about the emperor claudius but about his invasion of britain as seen through the eyes of his elephant handler, a slave named rufus and the opposing chieftain of of the catuvellauni tribe, caratacus. An epic battle is coming, in this second gripping and visceral novel of the roman invasion of britain, for fans of conn iggulden and simon scarrow. Buy claudius by douglas jackson from waterstones today. A journalist on local and national newspapers for 36 years, jackson left the scotsman where he was assistant editor, in 2009 to become a fulltime writer.
Claudius isbn 9780552162494 pdf epub douglas jackson. I was impressed that the author could do such a fine job treating caligula as a human monster. Having read caligula on my kindle i immediately downloaded the next part of the trilogy, claudius. Jackson grew up in the town of jedburgh in the scottish borders.
Claudius historical fiction by douglas jackson 9780552162494 paperback, 2010 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days. Read claudius historical fiction by douglas jackson available from rakuten kobo. Claudius by douglas jackson penguin books australia. Written by douglas jackson, audiobook narrated by cornelius garrett. Heroes will be made and kings will fall in a struggle that will echo through the annals of. Caligula is as generous as he is cruel, he is a megalomaniac who declares himself a living god and simultaneously lives in constant fear of the plots against his life. Caligula is a much better read and i will read the sequel, claudius at the first opportunity.
Hero of rome is the first novel in a major new roman historical action series. In southern britain, caratacus, chief of the britons, watches from a hilltop as the scarlet cloaks of a roman army spread across his land like blood. Claudius by douglas jackson, 9780552162494, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Claudius by douglas jackson claudius by douglas jackson really isnt about the emperor claudius but about his invasion of britain as seen through the eyes of his elephant handler, a slave named rufus and the opposing chieftain of of the catuvellauni tribe, caratacus.
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