The Wall

This second trilogy of Roman novels featuring the centurion Flavius Ferox has concentrated on sieges (in Dacia and Parthia) and on the rise of Hadrian to imperial power. This final novel begins with Hadrian's succession and ends with the building of his most famous structure, the Roman Wall across n......more

An overall disappointing capstone to a great 2 trilogies. The book reads well, it’s just very focused on higher-level events and telling the story of the building of the wall. The main characters are there on and off, but not integrated overly well into the overarching narrative…they seem almost lik......more

Adrian Goldsworthy is a historian and this novel is gritty and highly entertaining but it's also an excellent way to learn more about Roman military organisation and Hadrian. I found it fascinating, intriguing and informative. I learned and had fun. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for......more