Empire A Novel of the Golden Age, Conn Iggulden
Empire A Novel of the Golden Age, Conn Iggulden
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Empire: A Novel of the Golden Age

Author: Conn Iggulden

Narrator: Tim McInnerny

Unabridged: 13 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/06/2023


Synopsis

In Conn Iggulden’s new historical epic, join Pericles, the lion of Athens, on his journey to secure the fate of the Athenian empire.

Pericles returns home more than a hero: he’s the leader of Athens, the empire’s beacon of light.

But even during times of peace, the threat of Sparta, Athens’s legendary rival, looms large on the horizon. When a sudden catastrophe brings Sparta to its knees, Pericles sees a golden opportunity to forever shift the balance of power in his city’s favor. For sometimes, the only way to win lasting peace is to wage war.

Sparta may be weak, but their power is far from extinguished. Soon a ruthless young boy steps forward to lead the Spartans back to greatness.

As the drums of battle draw closer, can Pericles rise to victory once more—or will the world’s greatest empire fall under his watch?

About Conn Iggulden

Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Married with three children, he lives in Hertfordshire. Since publication of 'The Gates of Rome', Conn has written a further thirteen books including the wildly successful 'The Dangerous Book for Boys'. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Terry on January 19, 2024

I'm a little disappointed. So Conn is my most read author, this was my 23rd book of his. This felt clunky and I never felt it flowed in the usual Conn way. I didnt really care for any of the characters in particular. Of course the events are fascinating and almost unbelievable, but for some reason, I......more

Goodreads review by Alexander on September 27, 2023

An excellent historical fiction about the conflict between two great powers of ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta. The ending was certainly a little darker than usual from Iggulden, which I enjoyed. As with the other books in this series, the author captures the period very well.......more

Goodreads review by Erik on February 20, 2024

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra Another great book from the master of history, Conn Iggulden, one I really enjoyed. Fascinating to follow the life and exploits of Pericles, son of Xanthippus, through the best and the worst times in Greek history. How they won at Cyprus, stood firm against the Sparta......more

Goodreads review by Sylvie on October 30, 2023

Slow-burn, but beautifully written and there were some emotional passages that I loved. CI wrote them with sensitivity and elegance, making use of his deep understanding of human psychology. I'll give it 4 stars though I liked it a lot because the story was too short and too simplified for the compl......more

Goodreads review by Anne on October 17, 2023

I have now read both books about Pericles and thought that the second was slightly better than the first. Having studied this period, I realise that Iggulden simplified the complex events for the benefit of his readers. The ending to the tale was rather abrupt, but the whole book was well paced. Thes......more