Gladiators of the Naumachia

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In 79 AD, two men heralded as demi-gods, stepped onto Roman Triremes as they prepared themselves for the Naumachia. They were both champions, having proved themselves through epic gladiatorial combat; but now, as they looked over the dozens of ships crowded in the man-made harbor, they would have a chance to join the ranks of legend.

None of that fame mattered to Verus—a man who had been forced into this barbarity. As he stared long and hard at thousands of opponents across the lake, all begging for the combat to begin, only one of the many faces mattered to him—that was the man that caused the nightmares, the man that undid everything. That was the man they called Priscus the Gaul.

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What started out as a traditional fight to the death ended up being the most dramatic gladiatorial bout ever recorded blow for blow. No other fight in Roman history has been more sensational, more remarkable than the fight between Priscus and Verus. The bout’s curious place in history stems from it’s unique beginning and remarkable end.

WARNING: Contains some graphic violence and mild swearing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Portrayal of Two Men Driven to Survive

By E. Mason (San Francisco, CA USA)

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This review is from: Gladiators of the Naumachia (Kindle Edition)

This is an exciting and at times gut-wrenching adventure of two men's dramatic lives, and the events which shape them to eventually become gladiators. I had previously been exposed to the history behind the lives of Priscus the Gaul, and Verus of Pinacale, from the Documentary called Colisseum: A Gladiators Story in 2004. This adventure fully explores the background of both men, adding a raw and passionate intensity that was almost addictive to read. Prepare yourself for the wrath of the two Sea Kings of Rome! You will enjoy the immersion into gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome.

5.0 out of 5 stars Action Packed!,

By Tom bateman

This review is from: Gladiators of the Naumachia (Kindle Edition)

I couldn't put this book down! Just when I thought I would get a breather something big happens and the plot would thicken. Very entertaining and I frequently found myself asking, "What would I do? Could I forgive? Would I want revenge?" I can't imagine all the time Nixon spent researching. I recommend this book to everyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read.,

By Jeremy J PLante

This review is from: Gladiators of the Naumachia (Paperback)

This was a very good book which I read fairly quickly. If you like historical fiction it is a solid good read and I'd recommend it to anybody, especially if you are interested in Roman history and gladiators. This author is obviously very knowledgeable but doesn't get bogged down with pointless references and...

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than any of the 40 plus books I have read in the past two years!,

By Reyna Raber

This review is from: Gladiators of the Naumachia (Paperback)

I would give this book 6 stars if I could! The story set in first century Rome, it is both inspirational and action packed. It is a tale of cruelty and insight, of depravity and honor, of loss and redemption but most of all it illustrates how "hope" can see a man through the most desperate of circumstances. I recommend this to any one of any age, It is one of the best books I have ever read.

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