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The Athenian Series, Book 2

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By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: George Blagden
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The latest ancient epic in the new Athenian series from the best-selling author of Emperor and War of the Roses.

Two legendary battles. One fearless warrior....

Themistocles stands as an archon of Athens: the might of the city is his to command. Yet he is no nobleman, distrusted by many for his modest birthright.

For his presumption.

But those who stand against him cannot argue with two things: his victories as a warrior and the vast Persian force heading their way.

And so Themistocles must fight. To survive the game of politics, to make his name, he must prove himself again and again in battle. On the sea. On land. In the arena of public opinion.

His enemies are legion, his allies do not trust him and the Persians would corrupt him - but history belongs to the courageous....

©2021 Conn Iggulden (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Ancient Fiction War & Military Military War Ancient Greece
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Very enjoyable

I have loved stories of ancient Greece since discovering the unmatchable Mary Renault in my teens. I was thoroughly engrossed in this book, fast paced and very well read.

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great book

a times this book seemed a little slow but it's building on the history of the time the characters and the fickleness of humans made it not really wanting to put down type of read almost listen to it in one go

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breathtakingly real

I couldn't believe I would enjoy this historical book so much. excellent writer. Beautifully narrated

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brilliant

this is one of my top 3 of all time from this man. conn iggulden strikes again !

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My Favourite Author

As always Conn delivers. Filling in the cracks of history effortlessly and telling the story beautifully.

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Conn Iggulden makes history fascinating

I love history and prefer it through novels.
Conn Iggulden has few equals to turn great times in history into even more captivating stories. Hard to put the book down.
I have learned more on Caesar and Gengis Khan thanks to him than through 12 years in school.
Cannot wait to read more.

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not as good as the gates of Athens still excellent

I really enjoyed the gates of Athens, this was an excellent next step. I just preferred the events in the first book. still I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what happened to the characters and as always the writing was perfect.

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Can't wait for his next book

Historical Fiction at its very best. Fact mixed with Fiction, leaves you wanting more

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Loved this

The first book I bought on a daily deal on a whim and it BLEW ME AWAY!
This carried it on. Fast paced, exciting and narrated brilliantly.
Enjoyed it.

My only criticism is minor changes to names by the narrator from book 1 to 2, mainly Darius.

But nothing which will spoil your listen.

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Can’t wait for the next book!

Conn Iggulden is one of the GOATs of historical fiction.
He can do no wrong in my eyes. Another awesome book.

Only minor gripe is with the narrater, the voice acting sometimes gets a little jarring as there isn’t much definition between who’s talking. Other than that the narration is ok.

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