Robert Fabbri

Con apenas dieciséis años, Vespasiano deja la granja en la que vive con su familia para alistarse en el ejército, pero a su llegada a Roma, los acontecimientos le arrastran por otros derroteros y al inicio de una de las carreras politicas mas fulgurantes de su tiempo. Mientras el emperador Tiberio se encuentra retirado en Capri, el poder recae en las garras de Sejano y su Guardia Pretoriana, que ha puesto en marcha una grandiosa maquinaria de informantes para evitar cualquier ataque contra su autoridad. Es en este ambiente donde el joven Vespasiano se introducira y el lector con el en el circulo de algunos hombres importantes de Roma, y donde hara tanto a peligrosos enemigos como a no menos peligrosos amigos, como es el caso de Caligula, hasta el punto de verse involucrado en una conspiracion contra Tiberio. Enrolado en el ejercito, tendra ocasion de descubrir una compleja trama para derrocar a Tiberio, al tiempo que lucha contra los temibles partos. Con su atencion a los detalles, a las descripciones de olores y sonidos, con su talento para situar a los personajes en su tiempo y recrear tanto sus acciones como sus pensamientos, Robert Fabbri ha escrito una novela historica excepcional que nos permite revivir la carrera de quien llegaria a ser el primer emperador de la dinastia Flavia.

One man's greatest victory. Rome's greatest defeat. A.D. 9: In the depths of the Teutoburg Wald, in a landscape riven by ravines, darkened by ancient oak and bisected by fast-flowing streams, Arminius of the Cherusci led a confederation of six Germanic tribes in the annihilation of three Roman legions. Deep in the forest almost twenty thousand men were massacred without mercy; fewer than two hundred of them ever made it back across the Rhine. To Rome's shame, three sacred Eagles were lost that day. But Arminius wasn't brought up in Germania Magna - he had been raised as a Roman. This is the story of how Arminius came to turn his back on the people who raised him and went on to commit a betrayal so great and so deep, it echoed through the ages.

Rome, AD 63. Vespasian has been made Governor of Africa. Nero, Rome's increasingly unpredictable Emperor, orders him to journey with his most trusted men to a far-flung empire in Africa to free 200 Roman citizens who have been enslaved by a desert kingdom. Vespasian arrives at the city to negotiate their emancipation, hoping to return to Rome a hero and find himself back in favour with Nero. But when Vespasian reaches the city, he discovers a slave population on the edge of revolt. With no army to keep the population in check, it isn't long before tensions spill over into bloody chaos. Vespasian must escape the city with all 200 Roman citizens and make their way across a barren desert, battling thirst and exhaustion, with a hoard of rebels at their backs. It's a desperate race for survival, with twists and turns aplenty.Meanwhile, back in Rome, Nero's extravagance goes unchecked. All of Rome's elite fear for their lives as Nero's closest allies run amok. Can anyone stop the Emperor before Rome devours itself? And if Nero is to be toppled, who will be the one to put his head in the lion's mouth?

In the fifth instalment of Robert Fabbri's bestselling series, Vespasian fights a battle on two fronts - ancient evil in Britannia and political intrigue in the heart of Imperial Rome. In the shadow of Stonehenge, an epic battle begins...Britannia, 45 AD: Vespasian's brother, Sabinus, is captured by druids. The druids want to offer a potent sacrifice to their gods - not just one Roman Legate, but two. They know that Vespasian will come after his brother and they plan to sacrifice the siblings on mid-summer's day. But to whom will they be making this sacrifice? What were the gods of this land before the Celts came? Only the druids still hold the secret and it is one of pure malevolence. Vespasian must strive to save his brother whilst completing the conquest of the south-west of the haunted isle, before he is drawn inexorably back to Rome and the heart of Imperial politics. Claudius' three freedmen remain at the locus of power. As Messalina's time as Empress comes to a bloody end, the three freedmen each back a different mistress. But which woman will be victorious? And at what price for Vespasian?

D 58: Rome is in turmoil once more. Emperor Nero has surrounded himself with sycophants and together they rampage by night through the city, visiting death and destruction as they go. Meanwhile, Nero's extravagance has reached new heights. The Emperor's spending is becoming profligate at the same time as the demands of keeping the provinces subdued have become increasingly unaffordable. Could Nero withdraw from Britannia, and at what price for the Empire? As the bankers of the Empire scramble to call in their loans, Vespasian is sent to Londinium on a secret mission, only to become embroiled in a deadly rebellion led by Boudicca, a female warrior of extraordinary bravery. As the uprising gathers pace, Vespasian must fight to stay ahead of Rome's enemies and complete his task- before all of Britannia burns.

Babilonia, 323 a. C.El gran Alejandro Magno ha muerto, dejando como legado el mayor y más temible imperio jamás visto. Mientras exhala su último aliento, rodeado de sus siete generales más cercanos, Alejandro se niega a nombrar heredero. Se limita a susurrar: "Al mas fuerte".La despiadada batalla por el trono comienza tan pronto como se extiende la noticia de la subita e inesperada muerte del rey. Inmediatamente empezara a tejerse una complicada red de alianzas rapidamente acordadas y facilmente rotas y oscuras conspiraciones. Un escenario en el que cada rival tiene su propio plan y no duda en traicionar al que se interponga en su camino.Pero ¿quien vencera? El casi elegido, la madre, el tuerto, la gata salvaje, el general, la guerrera, el bastardo, el regente Al final, solo un hombre o, quiza, una mujer podra salir victorioso. La lucha por el poder promete ser larga y cruenta

Sunday Posts best reads of the year, 2018Rome, AD 63. Vespasian has been made Governor of Africa. Nero, Romes increasingly unpredictable Emperor, orders him to journey with his most trusted men to a far-flung empire in Africa to free 500 Roman citizens who have been enslaved by a desert kingdom. Vespasian arrives at the city to negotiate their emancipation, hoping to return to Rome a hero and find himself back in favour with Nero. But when Vespasian reaches the city, he discovers a slave population on the edge of revolt. With no army to keep the population in check, it isnt long before tensions spill over into bloody chaos. Vespasian must escape the city with all 500 Roman citizens and make their way across a barren desert, battling thirst and exhaustion, with a hoard of rebels at their backs. Its a desperate race for survival, with twists and turns aplenty. Meanwhile, back in Rome, Neros extravagance goes unchecked. All of Romes elite fear for their lives as Neros closest allies run amok. Can anyone stop the Emperor before Rome devours itself? And if Nero is to be toppled, who will be the one to put his head in the lions mouth? ______________________________________________Dont miss Robert Fabbris epic new series Alexanders Legacy

Thracia, AD30: Even after four years military service at the edge of the Roman world, Vespasian cant escape the tumultuous politics of an Empire on the brink of disintegration. His patrons in Rome have charged him with the clandestine extraction of an old enemy from a fortress on the banks of the Danube before it falls to the Roman legion besieging it. Vespasians mission is the key move in a deadly struggle for the right to rule the Roman Empire. The man he has been ordered to seize could be the witness that will destroy Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard and ruler of the Empire in all but name. Before he completes his mission, Vespasian will face ambush in snowbound mountains, pirates on the high seas, and Sejanuss spies all around him. But by far the greatest danger lies at the rotten heart of the Empire, at the nightmarish court of Tiberius, Emperor of Rome and debauched, paranoid madman. ______________________________________________Dont miss Robert Fabbris epic new series Alexanders Legacy

One mans greatest victory.Romes greatest defeat.A.D. 9: In the depths of the Teutoburg Wald, in a landscape riven by ravines, darkened by ancient oak and bisected by fast-flowing streams, Arminius of the Cherusci led a confederation of six Germanic tribes in the annihilation of three Roman legions. Deep in the forest almost twenty thousand men were massacred without mercy; fewer than two hundred of them ever made it back across the Rhine. To Romes shame, three sacred Eagles were lost that day.But Arminius wasnt brought up in Germania Magna - he had been raised as a Roman. This is the story of how Arminius came to turn his back on the people who raised him and went on to commit a betrayal so great and so deep, it echoed through the ages.______________________________________________Dont miss Robert Fabbris epic new series Alexanders Legacy

One man's greatest victory.Rome's greatest defeat.A.D. 9: In the depths of the Teutoburg Wald, in a landscape riven by ravines, darkened by ancient oak and bisected by fast-flowing streams, Arminius of the Cherusci led a confederation of six Germanic tribes in the annihilation of three Roman legions. Deep in the forest almost twenty thousand men were massacred without mercy; fewer than two hundred of them ever made it back across the Rhine. To Rome's shame, three sacred Eagles were lost that day.But Arminius wasn't brought up in Germania Magna - he had been raised as a Roman. This is the story of how Arminius came to turn his back on the people who raised him and went on to commit a betrayal so great and so deep, it echoed through the ages.

Rome, AD 63. Vespasian has been ordered to a far-flung empire in Africa to free two hundred Roman citizens who have been enslaved by a desert kingdom. But when Vespasian reaches the city, he discovers tensions spilling over into bloody chaos... Battling thirst and exhaustion, Vespasian must help the Romans escape, their only route to survival a desperate race across a barren desert with a hoard of heavily armed rebels at their backs. Meanwhile, back in Rome, Rome's elite fear for their lives as Emperor Nero's extravagance and unpredictable violence goes unchecked. Can anyone stop the Emperor before Rome devours itself? And if Nero is to be toppled, who will be the one to put his head in the lion's mouth?

"Britannia, 45 AD: Vespasian's brother, Sabinus, is captured by druids. The druids want to offer a potent sacrifice to their gods - not just one Roman Legate, but two. They know that Vespasian will come after his brother and they plan to sacrifice the siblings on Midsummer's Day. But to whom will they be making this sacrifice? What were the gods of this land before the Celts came? Only the druids still hold the secret and it is one of pure malevolence. Vespasian must strive to save his brother whilst completing the conquest of the south-west of the haunted isle, before he is drawn inexorably back to Rome and the heart of Imperial politics. Claudius' three freedmen remain at the focus of power. As Messalina's time as Empress comes to a bloody end, the three freedmen each back a different mistress. But who will be victorious? And at what price for Vespasian?"

"Rome, AD 51: Vespasian brings Rome's greatest enemy before the Emperor. After eight years of resistance, the British warrior Caratacus has been caught. But even Vespasian's victory cannot remove the newly-made consul from Roman politics: Agrippina, Emperor Claudius's wife, pardons Caratacus. Claudius is a drunken fool and Narcissus and Pallas, his freedmen, are battling for control of his throne. Separately, they decide to send Vespasian East to Armenia to defend Rome's interests. But there is more at stake than protecting a client kingdom. Rumours abound that Agrippina is involved in a plot to destabilise the East. Vespasian must find a way to serve two masters - Narcissus is determined to ruin Agrippina, Pallas to save her. Meanwhile, the East is in turmoil. A new Jewish cult is flourishing and its adherents refuse to swear loyalty to the Emperor. In Armenia, Vespasian is captured. Immured in the oldest city on earth, how can he escape? And is a Rome ruled by a woman who despises Vespasian any safer than a prison cell?"

Vespasian's ascent to power continues in the seventh gripping instalment of Robert Fabbri's bestselling series: Vespasian is sent to Britannia to halt a growing crisis that goes to the very heart of Imperial Rome...AD 58: Rome is in turmoil once more. Emperor Nero has set his heart on a new wife but to clear a path for her, he must first assassinate his Empress, Claudia Octavia. Vespasian needs to tread carefully here - Nero's new lover, Poppaea Sabina, is no friend of his and her ascent to power spells danger. Meanwhile, Nero's extravagance has reached new heights, triggering a growing financial crisis in Britannia. Vespasian is sent to Londinium to rescue the situation, only to become embroiled in a deadly rebellion, one that threatens to destroy Britannia and de-stabilise the empire...The seventh installment in the Vespasian series.

Perfect for fans of GLADIATOR and THOSE ABOUT TO DIE AD 58: Rome is in turmoil once more. Emperor Nero has set his heart on a new wife but to clear a path for her, he must first assassinate his Empress, Claudia Octavia. Vespasian needs to tread carefully here - Neros new lover, Poppaea Sabina, is no friend of his and her ascent to power spells danger. Meanwhile, Neros extravagance has reached new heights, triggering a growing financial crisis in Britannia. Vespasian is sent to Londinium to rescue the situation, only to become embroiled in a deadly rebellion, one that threatens to destroy Britannia and de-stabilise the empire...THE SEVENTH INSTALMENT IN THE VESPASIAN SERIES ______________________________________________Dont miss Robert Fabbris epic new series Alexanders Legacy

Perfect for fans of GLADIATOR and THOSE ABOUT TO DIE Britannia, 45 AD: Vespasians brother is captured by druids. The druids want to offer a potent sacrifice to their gods - not just one Roman Legate, but two. They know that Vespasian will come after his brother and they plan to sacrifice the siblings on Midsummers Day. Vespasian must rescue his brother whilst completing the conquest of the south-west of the haunted isle, before he is drawn back to Rome and the heart of Imperial politics. Claudius three freedmen remain at the focus of power. As Messalinas time as Empress comes to a bloody end, the three freedmen each back a different mistress. Who will be victorious? And at what price for Vespasian?THE SIXTH INSTALMENT IN THE VESPASIAN SERIES ______________________________________________Dont miss Robert Fabbris epic new series Alexanders Legacy

Perfect for fans of GLADIATOR and THOSE ABOUT TO DIE Rome, AD 51: After eight years of resistance Vespasian captures Romes greatest enemy, the British warrior Caratacus. But even Vespasians victory cannot remove him from politics. Emperor Claudius is a drunken fool and Narcissus and Pallas, his freedmen, are battling for control of his throne. Separately, they decide to send Vespasian east to Armenia to defend Romes interests. Rumours abound that Claudius wife Agrippina is involved in a plot to destabilise the East. Meanwhile, a new Jewish cult is flourishing and its adherents refuse to swear loyalty to the Emperor. In Armenia, Vespasian is captured. Immured in the oldest city on earth, how can he escape? And is a Rome ruled by Agrippina any safer than a prison cell?THE FIFTH INSTALMENT IN THE VESPASIAN SERIES ______________________________________________Dont miss Robert Fabbris epic new series Alexanders Legacy

La súbita e inesperada muerte de Alejandro Magno en Babilonia ha dejado descabezado el mayor y más formidable imperio que el mundo haya visto. Mientras sus posibles herederos luchen por el poder y se sigan sucediendo las mas implacables intrigas y las mas sangrientas batallas, nadie cercano a Alejandro estara a salvo. Las guerras por el dominio de la tierra y el mar se van perdiendo y ganando, y las promesas y pactos se hacen solo para romperse, al tiempo que ciertos secretos, durante mucho tiempo guardados, comienzan a salir a la luz para desvelar las verdaderas circunstancias que rodean la muerte de Alejandro. ¿Realmente fue asesinado? De ser asi, ¿quien lo hizo? ¿Pudo haber plantando Alejandro la semilla de la discordia deliberadamente al no haber nombrado ningun heredero? ¿Y quien se hara finalmente con el poder para gobernar el Imperio, si es que consigue sobrevivir? ¿Podra uno solo de los candidatos derrotar al resto?