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Marching With Caesar #18
Praetorian
In Volume XVIII of the internationally bestselling Marching With Caesar series, Marching with Caesar-Praetorian, Gnaeus Volusenianus Pullus finally returns to Ubiorum after accomplishing his task of securing the Pullus family fortune, which had been endangered because of his time as a hostage in Britannia. Upon his return to Ubiorum, he is greeted with a mysteriously vague order to report to Germanicus Julius Caesar in Rome.
On his arrival in Rome, he is informed that, in exchange for the favors and protection that Germanicus has previously extended to Gnaeus, which Germanicus provided both in recognition of Gnaeus' father's service to himself and as part of Titus Porcinianus Pullus' final wishes, Gnaeus will be required by honor to repay this patronage and protection with service, a Roman tradition that extends back centuries.
That service comes in the form of Germanicus reassigning Gnaeus to the Praetorian Guard as the commander of the Second Century of the Second Praetorian Cohort, with the mission of gathering information on the actions of the Praetorian Prefect, Lucius Aelius Sejanus, whose power and influence with the Imperator Tiberius is growing at a rapid, and to Germanicus and several of the leading families of Rome, a dangerous rate.
As Gnaeus Pullus will learn, while the challenges and dangers are unlike anything Gnaeus has faced before on the battlefields of Germania, the hazards that duty as a Praetorian Guard brings, not just to himself but to his new family, as well as his clerk and friend Alexandros Pullus, are no less real, nor less deadly, and in Sejanus, Gnaeus will face an adversary whose ruthlessness makes him the most dangerous the Centurion has ever faced.
On his arrival in Rome, he is informed that, in exchange for the favors and protection that Germanicus has previously extended to Gnaeus, which Germanicus provided both in recognition of Gnaeus' father's service to himself and as part of Titus Porcinianus Pullus' final wishes, Gnaeus will be required by honor to repay this patronage and protection with service, a Roman tradition that extends back centuries.
That service comes in the form of Germanicus reassigning Gnaeus to the Praetorian Guard as the commander of the Second Century of the Second Praetorian Cohort, with the mission of gathering information on the actions of the Praetorian Prefect, Lucius Aelius Sejanus, whose power and influence with the Imperator Tiberius is growing at a rapid, and to Germanicus and several of the leading families of Rome, a dangerous rate.
As Gnaeus Pullus will learn, while the challenges and dangers are unlike anything Gnaeus has faced before on the battlefields of Germania, the hazards that duty as a Praetorian Guard brings, not just to himself but to his new family, as well as his clerk and friend Alexandros Pullus, are no less real, nor less deadly, and in Sejanus, Gnaeus will face an adversary whose ruthlessness makes him the most dangerous the Centurion has ever faced.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
436 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2020
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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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December 29, 2020
NEVER A DISAPPOINTING READ!
While there have been some sad, and, unexpected endings in some of the books in this series, there's yet to be a book I've been glad to reach the end of. R. W. Peake is an outstanding writer and his own military background gives his subject matter an extremely satisfying realism often lacking in other books of this kind. Once again, I reach the end of the newest book and immediately start downloading the whole series to reread. I dread the day when I will inevitably read the last line of the final book in this series, and, hope that day is far in the future!
While there have been some sad, and, unexpected endings in some of the books in this series, there's yet to be a book I've been glad to reach the end of. R. W. Peake is an outstanding writer and his own military background gives his subject matter an extremely satisfying realism often lacking in other books of this kind. Once again, I reach the end of the newest book and immediately start downloading the whole series to reread. I dread the day when I will inevitably read the last line of the final book in this series, and, hope that day is far in the future!
April 17, 2021
itA Saga of a Family
This is an in-depth story of one family of Roman Legionnaires and the Roman Legions from the Gallic Wars of Julius Caesar to the early years of Tiberius who succeeded Augustus. It offers insights into the daily life of the legions and what it meant to serve under the Eagle. Readers who enjoy military exploits and understanding how battles were fought with sword, shield and spear will feel themselves marching along to horrific battles that are lost in the past.
This is an in-depth story of one family of Roman Legionnaires and the Roman Legions from the Gallic Wars of Julius Caesar to the early years of Tiberius who succeeded Augustus. It offers insights into the daily life of the legions and what it meant to serve under the Eagle. Readers who enjoy military exploits and understanding how battles were fought with sword, shield and spear will feel themselves marching along to horrific battles that are lost in the past.
January 17, 2021
A time machine to Ancient Rome where the sweat of the legions is in the air.
The author weaves a story like a fine tapestry. I have read all 18 books the story never gets old. A place in time where people are divided by class and slavery is a way of life. Politics rule every nuance of Rome. I highly recommend this series, anyone who has marched in a formation and donned body armor to fight will be familiar with the Legions. Semper Fidelis .
The author weaves a story like a fine tapestry. I have read all 18 books the story never gets old. A place in time where people are divided by class and slavery is a way of life. Politics rule every nuance of Rome. I highly recommend this series, anyone who has marched in a formation and donned body armor to fight will be familiar with the Legions. Semper Fidelis .
December 18, 2020
RW Peake Spins Another Gem
In Praetorian, the latest Titus Pullus continues his adventures against the backdrop of the beginning of the Praetorian menace, that, although it started with Sejanus, would continue to be a major issue throughout the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Peake always delivers an entertaining read while staying true to the actual history. Bravo.
In Praetorian, the latest Titus Pullus continues his adventures against the backdrop of the beginning of the Praetorian menace, that, although it started with Sejanus, would continue to be a major issue throughout the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Peake always delivers an entertaining read while staying true to the actual history. Bravo.
September 15, 2022
Really enjoyed this book in the series.
Great book, more content about life, feelings and a brilliant historical picture of ancient Rome.
Yes loved the political intrigue, plus human complexity and was happy to read less graphic and very long battle stuff. Could you please let this Pullis have happiness and longevity?? Please
Great book, more content about life, feelings and a brilliant historical picture of ancient Rome.
Yes loved the political intrigue, plus human complexity and was happy to read less graphic and very long battle stuff. Could you please let this Pullis have happiness and longevity?? Please
December 18, 2020
Good
The story gives a good indication of what it must have been like serving in
I am glad to see the main character heading back to the frontier. M the praetorian guard. It is well detailed but moves a little slow for my liking.
The story gives a good indication of what it must have been like serving in
I am glad to see the main character heading back to the frontier. M the praetorian guard. It is well detailed but moves a little slow for my liking.
January 10, 2021
Great read as usual.
But events were too close together. Liked some of the description of roman life. Little more detail might have been helpful. Look forward to the next adventure.
But events were too close together. Liked some of the description of roman life. Little more detail might have been helpful. Look forward to the next adventure.
June 30, 2025
Praetorian book
This book made up for past skipped pages of boring “chic-chat” nonaction hubis in past books, too much for me. This book had drama, action, history weaving, etc. Keep it up, Mr. Author.
This book made up for past skipped pages of boring “chic-chat” nonaction hubis in past books, too much for me. This book had drama, action, history weaving, etc. Keep it up, Mr. Author.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews