Good historical novel. Surprising achievement to have written 9 on the one man. Seems broadly accurate: the one event that seemed impossible turns out to be true: the historian Josephus did have a background as a militant rebel.

My thanks to Nudge readers for providing a Hardback copy of this novel to read and impartially review.
An empire on the brink of collapse.
A hero forged in the flames of battle.
A legend is born.
Soldier Brother Emperor
So states the blurb on the back of this book.
This is book nine the last book in the 'Vespasian Series' and whilst there are a number of references to previous episodes in this remarkable series of which i have only read the first three, i did not find this any way spoilt my enjoyment of this excellent book, and therefore works as a standalone book.
This is a story in two parts, the first action packed as Vespasian and Son Titus quell an extremely troublesome Jewish uprising. The sense of being present in the heat of battle amid the blood and gore is palpable.
Whilst the second part deals with the Politics of achieving and grasping against all odds the position of Emperor.
Well written with superb characterisation grabbing and maintaining your attention from page one to a satisfying conclusion.
I highly recommend this book. ( )