Against a backdrop of the clash of the Roman and Carthaginian empires, the battle for sovereignty takes place on the high seasAgainst a backdrop of the clash of the Roman and Carthaginian empires, the battle for sovereignty takes place on the high seasAtticus, captain of one of the ships of Rome's small, coastal fleet, is from a Greek fishing family. Septimus, legionary commander, reluctantly ordered aboard ship, is from Rome, born into a traditionally army family. It could never be an easy alliance. But the arrival of a hostile fleet, larger, far more skilful and more powerful than any Atticus has encountered before, forces them to act together.So Atticus, one of Rome's few experienced sailors, finds himself propelled into the middle of a political struggle that is completely foreign to him. Rome need to build a navy fast but the obstacles are many; political animosities, legions adamant that they will only use their traditional methods; Roman prejudice even from friends, that all those not born in Rome are inferior citizens.The enemy are first class, experienced and determined to control the seas. Can Atticus, and the fledgling Roman navy, staffed with inexperienced sailors and unwilling legionaries, out-wit and out-fight his opponents.SHIP OF ROME, full of magnificent sea-battles, packed with strong characters, torn between two powerful empires, is the first book in a new series, MASTERS OF THE SEA, by a brilliant new author.John Stack was born and lives in County Cork. He has always wanted to write but has done a variety of jobs ending up in IT. He is presently wiring the second novel in the series. He is married with two children.Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows• The first in an exciting trilogy from up and coming historical adventure author, John Stack• Brings the little-explored theme - Rome on the sea - vividly to life• Fantastic and striking jacket look is guaranteed standout on shelf• Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden’s Emperor Series and Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe• Major publicity across national pressCompetition: From Arctic Snow To Desert Sand (British Ace Book 6); Return Of The Eagles; The Eagle Of The Ninth (The Eagle Of The Ninth Trilogy Book 1); Sons Of The Citadel (The Parthian Chronicles Book 6). Bernard Cornwell;Griff Hosker; Mark Richards; Rosemary Sutcliff;
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