The Gates of Rome
Published
January 2005
Publishers
UK
Harper Collins
US
Bantam
Brazil
Distribuidora Record
Bulgaria
Bard
Czech Republic
Baronet
Denmark
Gyldendal
Finland
Otava
France
Editions L'Archipel
Germany
Random House
Greece
Enalios
Hungary
Gabo
Indonesia
Gramedia
Italy
Piemme
Korea
Sodam & Taeil
Norway
Gyldendal
Poland
Rebis
Portugal
Editora Betrand
Romania
Metropolis
Russia
Eksmo
Serbia
Vulkan
Slovenia
Ucila International
Spain
Grup 62
Sweden
Bonniers
Thailand
Nokhook
The Netherlands
Maarten Mutinga
Turkey
Nitelik
On an estate just outside Rome in the first century BC, two boys share the hardships of a traditional education as they prepare for lives as soldiers and leaders, friends and rivals. Yet Gaius and Marcus have barely reached manhood when their home is suddenly threatened by slave riots and they have to battle for their lives before fleeing to Rome. Forced to make their own way in the most exciting city in the world, the young men waste no time in savouring all its temptations - and dangers. Brilliantly interweaving history and adventure, The Gates of Rome is the magnificent first volume in an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal, from an outstanding new voice in historical fiction.
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