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Republic of Rome Trilogy #1
Hannibal's Foe
The General is Down!
Decurion Scipio looked over his should at Laelius and me.
He drew his sword and ordered, “Aid the General!”
Scipio was halfway down the hill before the rest of us could react to the command.
A Carthaginian made a lunge at the General with a falcata but the heavy ended curved sword crashed into a Roman shield as one of the General’s guards intercepted the blow.
Decurion Scipio struck the Carthaginian from behind, thrusting his sword deep into the kidney of the man attacking his father.
Then he threw himself from the horse to his father’s side, dropping his shield in the process.
By then, Laelius, Decius and I plus the hundred men of our cavalry wing had driven off the Carthaginians around the General.
Scipio helped his father onto his dappled gray horse, then climbed on behind.
Decurion Scipio shouted, “Retreat!”
Decurion Scipio looked over his should at Laelius and me.
He drew his sword and ordered, “Aid the General!”
Scipio was halfway down the hill before the rest of us could react to the command.
A Carthaginian made a lunge at the General with a falcata but the heavy ended curved sword crashed into a Roman shield as one of the General’s guards intercepted the blow.
Decurion Scipio struck the Carthaginian from behind, thrusting his sword deep into the kidney of the man attacking his father.
Then he threw himself from the horse to his father’s side, dropping his shield in the process.
By then, Laelius, Decius and I plus the hundred men of our cavalry wing had driven off the Carthaginians around the General.
Scipio helped his father onto his dappled gray horse, then climbed on behind.
Decurion Scipio shouted, “Retreat!”
- GenresHistorical Fiction
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2018
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About the author
Edward Green
1 book8 followersAuthor is the latest in a long list of Edward’s job titles that include Navy Rescue Swimmer, Air Intercept Controller, Test Engineer, Firefighter, Transportation Officer, Battle Captain and Garrison Commander. His current job is the culmination of a life of adventure and romance. And he has the bone and joint pain to prove it.
Born the son of a Navy Corpsman and a high-school teacher, he grew up in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Joining the United States Navy at 17, he soon became a precocious smart-ass that should have been kicked out of the military. Instead, he thrived and excelled becoming a rescue swimmer (working out and getting great suntans) and a tactical air controller (playing the best video game in the world). After 12 years, he decided to leave the Navy and go to college. Working as a test engineer for a government contractor and later a 911-Telecommunicator and Firefighter, he finally graduated college after six years with a degree in Information Technology. Then, he joined the United States Army Reserve. He deployed to Iraq, then Afghanistan, then taught ROTC for a couple of years, and then deployed again to Afghanistan before finally retiring from the military after 24 years of service.
Now he lives in Bonn, Germany where he pretends not to understand Germans to amuse himself and fails to understand German to amuse others. Perhaps in a future version of himself, he will actually learn the language. One can only hope.
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August 10, 2020
Dose anyone have any ideas on how to get the next 2 books????
January 16, 2019
*Disclaimer* I was financially compensated for this review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the author and/or its affiliates in any way.
I will say, I am not being lenient on ratings which is why it may seem harsh but if I become lenient then it feels like it won't give me much room to give an accurate rating.
Hannibal's Foe by Edward Green is self-explanatory. Hannibal is an enemy that terrifies most. The story follows Decurion Scipio as he has to lead the legion to defeat their enemy. When the General, the father of Decurion Scipio, gets injured during a battle, he had to face those that question his orders while trying to win a victory against their enemy.
At the beginning of the story, it felt like the book started off really slow because of all the planning and scouting the army had to do before going into battle. Once it got to the middle of the book, it got more interesting when there were more fighting and battles. Since this was a book about army and military which does not have much to the plot besides the goal of the march, it felt like nothing was happening much besides during battle. Times, when I found it interesting, is when Scipio or anyone that is close to him outwits someone else who was being stubborn or arrogant. I really like the main characters because of their wits and interesting character. It always gets me excited when I read that Scipio was smart enough to realize that something was not right because in most books when the person in charge seems too young, they are often underestimated.
My actual vote is leaning towards a 2.5 star, however, I can't so I chose 2 stars instead because I thought it was slightly better than okay but I wouldn't say I liked the whole book even though some parts were enjoyable.
For full review: sammiereadsbook.wordpress.com/2019/01...
I will say, I am not being lenient on ratings which is why it may seem harsh but if I become lenient then it feels like it won't give me much room to give an accurate rating.
Hannibal's Foe by Edward Green is self-explanatory. Hannibal is an enemy that terrifies most. The story follows Decurion Scipio as he has to lead the legion to defeat their enemy. When the General, the father of Decurion Scipio, gets injured during a battle, he had to face those that question his orders while trying to win a victory against their enemy.
At the beginning of the story, it felt like the book started off really slow because of all the planning and scouting the army had to do before going into battle. Once it got to the middle of the book, it got more interesting when there were more fighting and battles. Since this was a book about army and military which does not have much to the plot besides the goal of the march, it felt like nothing was happening much besides during battle. Times, when I found it interesting, is when Scipio or anyone that is close to him outwits someone else who was being stubborn or arrogant. I really like the main characters because of their wits and interesting character. It always gets me excited when I read that Scipio was smart enough to realize that something was not right because in most books when the person in charge seems too young, they are often underestimated.
My actual vote is leaning towards a 2.5 star, however, I can't so I chose 2 stars instead because I thought it was slightly better than okay but I wouldn't say I liked the whole book even though some parts were enjoyable.
For full review: sammiereadsbook.wordpress.com/2019/01...
June 26, 2020
Realistic & accurate portrayal of Rome’s political & military response
Related by a fifth person, the perceptive eyes of young Scipio’s military tutor/Calvar, a member of the knight class..From a soldier’s viewpoint this first book describes the opening campaigns of Hannibal in northern Italy.
Interesting to see the maturation of Rome’s most illustrious General, The future Scipio Africanus.
Highly recommend. Also , author treats the inherent gruesome nature of combat with respect . He doesn’t sentimentalize, but exercises enough restraint so as to avoid giving one nightmares.
Related by a fifth person, the perceptive eyes of young Scipio’s military tutor/Calvar, a member of the knight class..From a soldier’s viewpoint this first book describes the opening campaigns of Hannibal in northern Italy.
Interesting to see the maturation of Rome’s most illustrious General, The future Scipio Africanus.
Highly recommend. Also , author treats the inherent gruesome nature of combat with respect . He doesn’t sentimentalize, but exercises enough restraint so as to avoid giving one nightmares.
July 30, 2020
3.5* Good, face-paced ,solid storytelling.
Strong, clear narration. The right narrator for this type of novel.
Could have used a little more character development but the the momentum of the author’s writing carries the reader continually dashing forward towards the anti-climax.
Volume 1 of the trilogy is worth reading.
Strong, clear narration. The right narrator for this type of novel.
Could have used a little more character development but the the momentum of the author’s writing carries the reader continually dashing forward towards the anti-climax.
Volume 1 of the trilogy is worth reading.
December 7, 2020
Learning to lead
This is a fascinating look at how young Romans were trained to lead armies. And how they got in over their heads.
Good characterizations and lots of action.
Nice to read a book about the Punic wars that isn't all about the problems of crossing the Alps with elephants.
This is a fascinating look at how young Romans were trained to lead armies. And how they got in over their heads.
Good characterizations and lots of action.
Nice to read a book about the Punic wars that isn't all about the problems of crossing the Alps with elephants.
February 8, 2023
Hannibal s Foe
Brilliantly written exellent descriptions of Roman life both their political intrigues and battlefield descriptions. Would recommend this author and his books to anyone interested in Roman ancient fiction. Definitely a five star read ,wish I could find more of this genre.
Brilliantly written exellent descriptions of Roman life both their political intrigues and battlefield descriptions. Would recommend this author and his books to anyone interested in Roman ancient fiction. Definitely a five star read ,wish I could find more of this genre.
April 20, 2019
Excellent
It is really good when the author does such a good job in relating the facts, and making them very enjoyable reading.
It is really good when the author does such a good job in relating the facts, and making them very enjoyable reading.
May 26, 2019
Action packed with lots of historical detail.
If I had one wish for this book, it would be for more character development.
If I had one wish for this book, it would be for more character development.
August 26, 2020
Great read
A well written book that I found really enjoyable,.
Looking forward to books two and three.
Cant seem to find them on kindle though.
A well written book that I found really enjoyable,.
Looking forward to books two and three.
Cant seem to find them on kindle though.
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