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Caesar’s Legion: The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar’s Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome Audiobook
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Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion, following Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes of the Empire. This unprecedented regimental history reveals countless previously unknown details about Roman military practices, Caesar’s conduct as a commander and his relationships with officers and legionnaires, and the daily routine and discipline of the Legion.
From penetrating insights into the mind of history’s greatest general to a grunt’s-eye view of the gruesome realities of war in the Classical Age, this riveting true account sets a new standard of excellence and detail to which all authors of ancient military history will now aspire.
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"This is an wonderful history of post-republic Rome from the rise of Julius Caesar to the end of the first century A.D., told through the story of the storied 10th legion. I highly recommend it to all who want a better understanding of the Roman military, politics and society during this period."
— John (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Written in readable, popular style, Caesar's Legion is a must for military buffs and anyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization.”
— T. R. Fehrenbach, author of Lone Star -
“This is a short history of Julius Caesar's fabled Tenth Legion, one of the main instruments in his many conquests and something of a military legend that lasted long after Caesar’s death. Dando-Collins has a grand, gripping story to tell here: We get massive battles, hard-won victories, and a parade of memorable characters. This is certainly a vigorous and entertaining way to read Roman history.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
Caesar’s Legion Listener Reviews
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" This book is so well written and fascinating that I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I don't care for military histories. "
— Thomas, 8/18/2018 -
" Caesar's legion conqering the world and kicking ass. Need I say more "
— Frankx99, 2/15/2014 -
" Absolutely fantastic read on the day-to-day of the average Roman legionnaire. Incredibly detailed look at how they were raised, trained, paid and eventually retired. "
— Chris, 1/12/2014 -
" somewhat disappointed - the book blurb says it's a definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion - Ceasar's legion. But it's more of a general history of names and dates and battles. Would have liked to have seen more details of the actual men. "
— Jack, 1/6/2014 -
" One of my go to books to understand the legions. "
— Bob, 12/30/2013 -
" Excellent history of one of Rome's most famous legions. The lives lived by a legionare were filled with discipline, boredom, terror, anger, frustration; much like any soldier in any other era. "
— Cur3t, 12/27/2013 -
" I listened to the audio book, but the print stares at me from my shelves. "
— Reza, 12/8/2013 -
" Less information as i thought "
— Xthun, 11/16/2013 -
" What can I say but awesome. I couldn't put it down "
— Bruce, 10/29/2013 -
" Part of a series. see my review for Cleopatra's Kidnappers for my impressions on all four books. "
— Jeff, 10/17/2013 -
" While I agree with other reviewers that the speculative history presented here is a bit shaky, it's still a masterfully told tale of an elite Roman legion during the "glory years" of the Empire. "
— Eric, 9/23/2013 -
" This had me on the edge of my seat. Wonderful suspense filled epic. "
— Jim, 8/21/2013 -
" Great book for any HBO Rome lovers. This is the more historically accurate story. Long live the 10th! "
— Johntaylor1973, 5/13/2013 -
" This book convinced me to use the 10th Legion in my own story. "
— R.W., 3/21/2013 -
" Worth reading, though the writing needs an uptick in quality. A nice bit of history to learn by reading this book. "
— Benedict, 3/16/2013 -
" This is the greatest book I have ever read. "
— Nick, 8/19/2012 -
" For someone like me who learned about Romans through reading fiction, this book is invaluable. It is an easy read, with a nice mix of information and some humor. "
— Raymond, 4/27/2012 -
" The focus is on the 10th legion, but many of the other legions and generals are also mentioned throughout the book. A lot of historical sources have been used to write this book and the author has done a good job of pulling it all together. "
— David, 3/30/2012 -
" Military histories of specific units (unit histories) can get pretty "inside baseball" pretty quick. This book is no exception. Still, it's well worth the read. "
— Jeffry, 3/28/2012 -
" Badass book about Caesar's baddest-ass soldiers, who stuck it out and slogged through Europe and later Italy and Macedonian during the Civil War with Pompey. Read most of it at the book store, was that engrossing. Of course, I'm a sap for books about Ancient Warfare. "
— James, 2/24/2012 -
" Great read about what was probably the most famous of Ceasars legions. "
— Markhiller, 1/6/2012 -
" If you're a fan of ancient Rome, this is a must-read. Simply amazing what Julius Caesar and his legions accomplished. Those were unbelievably tough SOBs. "
— John, 9/18/2011 -
" A good, good nonfiction read. "
— Brendan, 6/10/2011 -
" it was really really good "
— Jakob, 4/16/2011 -
" One of my go to books to understand the legions. "
— Bob, 3/5/2011 -
" Worth reading, though the writing needs an uptick in quality. A nice bit of history to learn by reading this book. "
— Benedict, 7/13/2010 -
" The focus is on the 10th legion, but many of the other legions and generals are also mentioned throughout the book. A lot of historical sources have been used to write this book and the author has done a good job of pulling it all together. "
— David, 6/19/2010 -
" Military histories of specific units (unit histories) can get pretty "inside baseball" pretty quick. This book is no exception. Still, it's well worth the read. "
— Jeffry, 7/30/2009 -
" What can I say but awesome. I couldn't put it down "
— Bruce, 6/30/2009 -
" I listened to the audio book, but the print stares at me from my shelves. "
— Reza, 1/15/2009 -
" somewhat disappointed - the book blurb says it's a definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion - Ceasar's legion. But it's more of a general history of names and dates and battles. Would have liked to have seen more details of the actual men. "
— Jack, 4/11/2008 -
" If you're a fan of ancient Rome, this is a must-read. Simply amazing what Julius Caesar and his legions accomplished. Those were unbelievably tough SOBs. "
— John, 1/23/2008 -
" Caesar's legion conqering the world and kicking ass. Need I say more "
— Frankx99, 12/28/2007 -
" Part of a series. see my review for Cleopatra's Kidnappers for my impressions on all four books. "
— Jeff, 8/15/2007 -
" Great book for any HBO Rome lovers. This is the more historically accurate story. Long live the 10th! "
— Johntaylor1973, 7/9/2007
About Stephen Dando-Collins
Stephen Dando-Collins is an Australian-born historian and award-winning author who has spent more than three decades studying the individual legions of the Roman army of the late Republic and the empire of the Caesars. He is the author of many books on Rome and its most famous citizens.
About Stuart Langton
Stuart Langton is an award-winning theater, film, and television actor. He has been an audiobook narrator for more than ten years. He lives in New York City.