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  • Clash of Empires, Book 1
  • By: Ben Kane
  • Narrated by: Steven Pacey
  • Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)

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Clash of Empires

By: Ben Kane
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When a new empire rises, and old one must fall 

After 16 years of bloody war against Rome, Hannibal Barca is on the verge of defeat. On the plains of Zama, Felix and his brother Antonius stand in the formidable Roman legions, ready to deliver the decisive blow. Victory will establish Rome as the preeminent power in the ancient world. 

But in northern Greece, Philip V of Macedon is determined to restore Alexander the Great's kingdom to its former glory. Charismatic leader, ruthless general, he will use the unforgiving might of his phalanx to unite Greece and to fend off Rome's grasping fingers. 

In Rome, young senator Flamininus is set on becoming one of the Republic's greatest military commanders. With Hannibal on the verge of defeat, the as-yet-unconquered Macedon and Greece are ripe for conquest. Strategist and spymaster, politician and general, Flamininus will stop at nothing to bring Philip V to heel. 

Demetrios slumps on the rowing bench of his Macedonian ship. Thirsty, hungry, burnt by the unforgiving Mediterranean sun, dreams are his only sustenance. Dreams of the perfect thrust of a 15-foot sarissa spear, of the unyielding phalanx wall, of the glory of Macedon. 

The Roman wolf has tasted blood, and it wants more. But the sun of Macedon will not set without a final blaze of glory. 

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©2018 Ben Kane (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group Limited

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Too much covered too quickly

Not as engaging as the Hannibal series and Forgotten Legion Series. A lot of battles covered that seemed the same and time seemed to skip ahead quickly to get them covered. The tension between characters was also spread thin. Will read on to find out what comes of Flamininus but the everyday soldiers’ stoey arc’s haven’t left me on the edge of my seat.

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okay

not bad am going to look at the next book. and hope the Romans loose

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Excellent!

I can't wait for book 3 of this series to be released. well written and well read.

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good book

Good story a little hard to follow with the crazy greek and roman names at the start but after a bit you work it out. Describes what happens in great detail.

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epic battles

personal stories allow for a fantastic retelling of history,you feel you are there in person. Ben Kane is a master story teller

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