Cave Canem

by Toby Bennett

In 9 AD Rome suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of her secret enemy, Arminius. The humiliation of General Varus echoed around the ancient world, but the Imperial response was not swift. It was only when Germanicus Caesar was appointed Governor of the Gallic provinces that Rome’s vengeance began. Over the next few years the young general was to conduct a series of lightning raids and manoeuvres that would take him deep into the heart of German lands and secure a reputation of nigh invincibility for the disgraced Roman army.Cave Canem approaches this short history from the perspective of one of those who served in the ranks of the Roman invaders, not a general or even a foot soldier, but a hound – Ferox. One of the many animals, thrown wantonly into the fray, used to service the implacable ambition of the Roman war machine.

275 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2021

About the author

Toby Bennett was born in 1976 in Cape Town, South Africa. He holds a degree in philosophy from the University of Cape Town. Like many writers he has had a varied career that has included graphic and web design, database administration and technical writing. His true passion lies in creative writing. Visit: www.thedragontower.co.za for more.

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