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Caesar Ascending #1
Invasion of Parthia
A certain seer warned Caesar to be on his guard against a great peril on the day of the month of March which the Romans call the Ides; 6 and when the day had come and Caesar was on his way to the senate-house, he greeted the seer with a jest and said: 'Well, the Ides of March are come,' and the seer said to him softly: 'Ay, they are come, but they are not gone."
~Plutarch, Parallel Lives
What if Gaius Julius Caesar had heeded that warning and the other signs leading up to the Ides and survived that day in March of 44 BC?
This is the premise behind Caesar Ascending-Invasion of Parthia, which is the predecessor to Caesar Triumphant, an alternate history where Caesar, after his planned invasion of Parthia, continues marching east. Whereas Caesar Triumphant covers Caesar's invasion of the Isle of Wa, now known as Japan, Caesar Ascending is set in 44 BC and tells the story of his planned invasion of Parthia, and includes the characters of the internationally bestselling Marching With Caesar series, featuring Titus Pullus.
Determined not to repeat the mistakes made by Caesar's friend and fellow Triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus, the Dictator has trained his Legions in tactics specifically designed to thwart the famed Parthian cataphracts and horse archers, but as Caesar and his army learns, the Parthians have been working on their own surprises, all in an attempt to destroy another Roman army and send a message to Rome that they are not the only world power.
~Plutarch, Parallel Lives
What if Gaius Julius Caesar had heeded that warning and the other signs leading up to the Ides and survived that day in March of 44 BC?
This is the premise behind Caesar Ascending-Invasion of Parthia, which is the predecessor to Caesar Triumphant, an alternate history where Caesar, after his planned invasion of Parthia, continues marching east. Whereas Caesar Triumphant covers Caesar's invasion of the Isle of Wa, now known as Japan, Caesar Ascending is set in 44 BC and tells the story of his planned invasion of Parthia, and includes the characters of the internationally bestselling Marching With Caesar series, featuring Titus Pullus.
Determined not to repeat the mistakes made by Caesar's friend and fellow Triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus, the Dictator has trained his Legions in tactics specifically designed to thwart the famed Parthian cataphracts and horse archers, but as Caesar and his army learns, the Parthians have been working on their own surprises, all in an attempt to destroy another Roman army and send a message to Rome that they are not the only world power.
489 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2015
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About the author
R.W. Peake
51 books107 followersThe first adult author with whom RW Peake developed a long-term relationship
was Louis L’Amour, whose body of work shaped his life philosophy.
After retiring from the Marines, RW proceeded to earn a BA in History from
the Honors College at the University of Houston.
Although RW wrote a novel as a kid, he didn't publish his first novel until
age 50.
In addition to is time in the Marines, and before the tech bubble burst in 2000, he was
a paper millionaire in the software industry.
A native Houstonian, RW recently relocated to the Olympic Peninsula of
Washington, where he lives with his yellow Lab, Sadie.
was Louis L’Amour, whose body of work shaped his life philosophy.
After retiring from the Marines, RW proceeded to earn a BA in History from
the Honors College at the University of Houston.
Although RW wrote a novel as a kid, he didn't publish his first novel until
age 50.
In addition to is time in the Marines, and before the tech bubble burst in 2000, he was
a paper millionaire in the software industry.
A native Houstonian, RW recently relocated to the Olympic Peninsula of
Washington, where he lives with his yellow Lab, Sadie.
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July 19, 2020
Fascinating and page turning
This alternative history is a fascinating read, it's far from dry with plenty of personal incidents mostly involving the interaction and actions between Caesar and his commanding soldiers, and also Octavian who in reality became emperor Augustus after Caesars assassination. The epilogue involving a conversation between Marc Anthony and Cicero is eminently believable if this alternative history had indeed occurred. The book is very well researched and has plenty of historical facts, along with the authors surmise of what could have happened. Readers who have read the marching with Caesar series will be very happy with this book, although it would satisfy any historical novel buff.
This alternative history is a fascinating read, it's far from dry with plenty of personal incidents mostly involving the interaction and actions between Caesar and his commanding soldiers, and also Octavian who in reality became emperor Augustus after Caesars assassination. The epilogue involving a conversation between Marc Anthony and Cicero is eminently believable if this alternative history had indeed occurred. The book is very well researched and has plenty of historical facts, along with the authors surmise of what could have happened. Readers who have read the marching with Caesar series will be very happy with this book, although it would satisfy any historical novel buff.
August 28, 2017
Loved it great book Keep them coming i want more
January 4, 2018
Good story
I liked the story although at times it went into too much detail. The author did a great job with the fictional battle. The editing could have been better
I liked the story although at times it went into too much detail. The author did a great job with the fictional battle. The editing could have been better
March 29, 2021
À magnificent and detailed account of what could have been Caesar’s invasion of Parthia.
January 1, 2016
What if?
If you liked all the books in the Marching With Caesar series and Caesar Triumphant you will definitely like this one. It has all our old friends who have marched with Caesar from the beginning and shows in detail what might have happened if the plot against Caesar had failed. It shows us another side of Caesar we haven't seen before and puts a whole new set of problems and ruthless eminies
If you liked all the books in the Marching With Caesar series and Caesar Triumphant you will definitely like this one. It has all our old friends who have marched with Caesar from the beginning and shows in detail what might have happened if the plot against Caesar had failed. It shows us another side of Caesar we haven't seen before and puts a whole new set of problems and ruthless eminies
May 3, 2022
Alternate Historical Caesar Unique and well executed
Peake evokes the audacity and vision of Caesar's plans to expand Rome's Empire beyond the eastern boundaries established by Alexander of Macedon. Wonderful battle scenes and political insight. Criticism, Peake uses too many run-on sentences, and repetitive use of fore shadowing
Peake evokes the audacity and vision of Caesar's plans to expand Rome's Empire beyond the eastern boundaries established by Alexander of Macedon. Wonderful battle scenes and political insight. Criticism, Peake uses too many run-on sentences, and repetitive use of fore shadowing
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January 28, 2016Love this Series!!!
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