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Artorius
"Blends action and history. Pilling captures the savagery of the period... For fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden." Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Empire.
470 AD.
Ambrosius Aurelianus, the defender of Britannia, is dead. Murdered by Pascent, the son of his greatest enemy.
His successor, General Artorius, is set to become High King. From humble beginnings, the Votadini warrior has risen to seize control of the army. Now the Saxons are defeated, and the Picts and Scotti driven out, a new golden age can begin.
Yet Artorius refuses the crown. He is a soldier, with no ambition to rule. Instead he steps aside and allows another, Constantine, to seize power.
Constantine sends Artorius and his army across the sea, to aid the crumbling Western Empire. Betrayed on all sides, the general narrowly avoids death. He returns home to disgrace and exile.
Reduced to a mercenary, fighting the enemies of British kings, Artorius gathers a band of elite horsemen around him. All the while Britannia’s enemies slowly recover their strength.
Then the Saxons under their new leaders, the sons of Hengist, form an unholy alliance with the northern tribes. As the defences of Britannia crumble under this relentless onslaught, only Artorius stands between his people and complete destruction.
David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including the Robin Hood series published by Sharpe Books.
Praise for David
“Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.” Richard Foreman, author of Sword of The Complete Campaigns.
"Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend." Jemahl Evans, author of Warrior.
“An epic tale piecing together post-Arthurian legend — and that famous sword!” Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas.
"In The Caesar’s Sword Saga, David Pilling performs an astonishing feat of historical reconstruction... Truly epic in concept and execution." Peter Tonkin, author of The Ides.
470 AD.
Ambrosius Aurelianus, the defender of Britannia, is dead. Murdered by Pascent, the son of his greatest enemy.
His successor, General Artorius, is set to become High King. From humble beginnings, the Votadini warrior has risen to seize control of the army. Now the Saxons are defeated, and the Picts and Scotti driven out, a new golden age can begin.
Yet Artorius refuses the crown. He is a soldier, with no ambition to rule. Instead he steps aside and allows another, Constantine, to seize power.
Constantine sends Artorius and his army across the sea, to aid the crumbling Western Empire. Betrayed on all sides, the general narrowly avoids death. He returns home to disgrace and exile.
Reduced to a mercenary, fighting the enemies of British kings, Artorius gathers a band of elite horsemen around him. All the while Britannia’s enemies slowly recover their strength.
Then the Saxons under their new leaders, the sons of Hengist, form an unholy alliance with the northern tribes. As the defences of Britannia crumble under this relentless onslaught, only Artorius stands between his people and complete destruction.
David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including the Robin Hood series published by Sharpe Books.
Praise for David
“Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.” Richard Foreman, author of Sword of The Complete Campaigns.
"Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend." Jemahl Evans, author of Warrior.
“An epic tale piecing together post-Arthurian legend — and that famous sword!” Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas.
"In The Caesar’s Sword Saga, David Pilling performs an astonishing feat of historical reconstruction... Truly epic in concept and execution." Peter Tonkin, author of The Ides.
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2023
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August 16, 2024
A rousing tale of Britons against Saxons
David Pilling has written an excellent story of the era in England after the Romans had left about the Saxon invasions of England.
Strong characters abound with much fighting following the story of Artorius, leader of the Britons military and hero of this story.
This is an easy read and will be of interest to military buffs like me.
Enjoy!!
David Pilling has written an excellent story of the era in England after the Romans had left about the Saxon invasions of England.
Strong characters abound with much fighting following the story of Artorius, leader of the Britons military and hero of this story.
This is an easy read and will be of interest to military buffs like me.
Enjoy!!
September 12, 2024
Good
Another shaping of the Arthurian legend. Rather fanciful in those last minute repreaves when battles seem lost especially when travelling the near length of Britain to arrive in the 'nick of time'. Brave daring do by the Romano-British against those 'orrible Saxons. As a Cornishman I won't tell the wife, you can tell she is a blonde one of them !
Another shaping of the Arthurian legend. Rather fanciful in those last minute repreaves when battles seem lost especially when travelling the near length of Britain to arrive in the 'nick of time'. Brave daring do by the Romano-British against those 'orrible Saxons. As a Cornishman I won't tell the wife, you can tell she is a blonde one of them !
May 25, 2023
Wonderful Adventure
A more realistic look at Briton during the age of Arthur. Was he real, or was he a legend? Or maybe a bit of both. Makes for a great read!
A more realistic look at Briton during the age of Arthur. Was he real, or was he a legend? Or maybe a bit of both. Makes for a great read!
September 21, 2024
Artorios
Very well written, nice closure. Sometimes a little slow mostly at the middle of the reading but the end worth it.
Very well written, nice closure. Sometimes a little slow mostly at the middle of the reading but the end worth it.
October 4, 2024
Artorius
E,calling read. Both books a really good version of this famous story. Full of action a d adventure. Highly recommended
E,calling read. Both books a really good version of this famous story. Full of action a d adventure. Highly recommended
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