Epic Alt-History! Max must cripple the Totonac Empire, pacify the Huaxteca who hate him, crush the Chichimeca, befriend the Tarascan emperor, arm Jaguar Claw of the Mixteca, stop the Orinoco invasion of the Caribbean, remove the Guamares, find the Mexica, and profit off the Muisca of South America while starting the first port on the Pacific. But his biggest enemy comes from home, in an attempt to sideline him from history. Facing deportation, Max needs allies more than ever. The Maximus family must choose sides.
An examination of Magnus Maximus's life indicates that the Roman order survived in Britain for far longer than is usually credited, both politically and to a large extent materially.
Real hero, true events: In 367 AD, an evil genius gets 5 armies to invade Britain, killing 100,000 Britons in what historians call The Great Conspiracy. Meet the man sent to stop them. Magnus Maximus is Latin for Maximum Great - that's his name - and he'll become Roman emperor in 383 AD. Enjoy the true story of a larger-than-life killer hero with fatal flaws and lethal aim winning an impossible war under extraordinary circumstances as he leaps off the page and runs for his life. See Rome fall, meet the greatest Roman you've never heard of, enjoy the 4th century now, and take a tour of antiquity today. Magnus Maximus 1 hit #1 in Historical Thrillers, #1 in Military Thrillers, #1 in War Fiction, #1 in Military Science Fiction, #1 in Historical Fantasy, #1 in Technothrillers, #1 in Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction, # in Dark Horror, #1 in Suspense, #1 in Time Travel Science Fiction, #1 in Saga Fiction, #1 in Science Fiction Adventure, Greco-Roman Fantasy, and #1 in Alternative History on Amazon. PRAISE FROM AMAZON.COM VERIFIED REVIEWS: "Best historical novel I've read." "You can feel the fire as the Roman Empire explodes. Great series!" "Learn why Rome fell. Magnus puts it all in historical context. Great historical fiction." "Ambitious, outrageous, and audacious in scale, depth, and detail. Brilliantly told... I could feel the fire as Londinium burned. A remarkable read that kept me glued to my screen." "I couldn't stop reading. Magnus flew off the page... The giant blue Pict was sensational." "How military fiction should be written. It's fast, fun, and full of fighting...A tight tale that never bogs down." "Highly addictive. Great book. The pace was fast and the fighting furious. Magnus shines." "Magnus is dark, daring, and dangerous." "4th century historical fiction at its finest." "Shines a bright light on a dark time. Book 1 starts good, then the saga soars!" "Magnus Maximus is Julius Caesar with an attitude. I loved this book." "A stunning depiction of the fall of Rome. This saga is great. Highly recommended." "Great military history...Great portrayal of historical characters." "Nice battle scenes and excellent suspense." "An action packed historical adventure." "A pleasure to read. Fast and fun. I'll be getting the next one." "Great portrait of the withdrawal of Rome." "Fantastic story. Great action." "A blast! Sheet entertainment. Now I want the next one." "Great history... Amazing real men... Magnus stands up and stands out." 30 BOOKS IN THE MAGNUS MAXIMUS SAGA 1) First King of Britain 2) Barbarian Invasions 3) Empires At War 4) The Hun Horde 5) The First Americans 6) The Terror of Totonaca 7) Battles in the Basin 8) The Conquest of Zacatecas 9) Berbers and Bedouins 10) The Mayan Menace 11) Revenge of the Zapotecas 12) Massacre on the Mississippi 13) Alaric the Goth 14) The Forbidden City 15) The Great Wall 16) Japan's Ancient Empire 17) The First Korean War 18) Gwan the Great 19) Rise of the Aztecs 20) League of Emperors 21) Prince of Persia 22) Gupta India 23) The Conquerors 24) Birth of a Behemoth 25) The Doom 26) Peru's City of Gold 27) El Dorado 28) The Invasions of Italy 29) The Last Romans 30) Raid on the Thames COMING SOON: The Fall of Rome
BOOK 16: Japan's Ancient Empire: The 4th century gets brutal! Old rivalries and new leaders tear Asia apart. Kings are killed and a mysterious empress rises. A million barbarians attack China at the famous Battle of the Fei River. Japan's first emperor faces civil war and personal tragedy. Korea's four kingdoms mobilize armies for a fight to the finish. China's emperor tries taking down Marc Maximus, who must navigate lies, treachery, and explosive secrets to keep his head. BOOK 17: The First Korean War: Old hatreds start new wars as Korea's four kingdoms battle for dominance, dragging Marc Maximus into the mud. Kings fight dirty duels, leaving corpses in the snow. When Goguryeo besieges Baekje's capital, Marc must choose sides and pick enemies. Something horrible happens in Japan, forcing Marc to retreat, while China plunges into civil war. An old rival dies, but a new warlord threatens Korea as Gwan the Great plans the total conquest of Korea. BOOK 18: Gwan the Great: In Japan, Marc must bring down a high lord without angering an emperor, Morgan discovers gold, and Brits start building Tokyo among dangerous Emishi nomads. In China, Brits are battling new enemies to take over China. In Korea, Gwan the Great must unify Korea while fending off Emperor Tuoba Gui, Emperor Murong Xi, Emperor Sheng, Empress Jingu, King Asin, King Silju, and King Hae Buru. Literally attacked from all sides, Gwan the Great finds a master spy who gives him the secret to ending the Baekje kingdom forever, but he's gonna need help from American Max and a giant dragon.
BOOK 1: A new Hun leader leads a massive new army that threatens to collapse the Roman, Persian, Chinese, and Indian empires if Max cannot stop him. But he cannot do this alone. Max enlists his sons, who must face the Hun horde where tragedy often follows triumph. The family doesn't know if India's Gupta Empire is their friend or enemy while Little Max confronts an unknown empire in Mesoamerica whose bloodthirsty gods require human sacrifice.BOOK 2: The British enjoy a monopoly on the Americas, but exploration invites confrontation. Mayans, Mexica, Mixtecs, Mazatecs, Nahua, Toltecs, Totonacs, Tarascans, Zapotecs, Zacatecas, and Huaxtecas fight for dominance 1000 years before the Aztecs. Max must navigate hostile currents in an ancient land where bloodthirsty gods demand human sacrifice. As he divides and conquers, his enemies multiply.BOOK 3: Max must cripple the Totonac Empire, pacify the Huaxteca who hate him, crush the Chichimeca, befriend the Tarascan emperor, arm Jaguar Claw of the Mixteca, stop the Orinoco invasion of the Caribbean, remove the Guamares, find the Mexica, and profit off the Muisca of South America while starting the first port on the Pacific. But his biggest enemy comes from home, in an attempt to sideline him from history. Facing deportation, Max needs allies more than ever. The Maximus family must choose sides.
By the waning of Roman rule, Britain was called a "province fertile with tyrants". Christopher Snyder's history of Britain during the two centuries after Rome's withdrawal reveals a hybrid society of Celtic, Roman, and Christian elements and documents the transition from magisterial to monarchical power. An appendix explores the Arthur and Merlin myths. 30 illustrations.
New History is a historical narrative by Zosimus. The author was a Greek historian known for condemning Constantine's rejection of the traditional polytheistic religion.
The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the east, charting its remarkable growth and development which resulted in the distinct and enduring civilization of Byzantium. It considers: * the fourth century background * the invasions of Attila * the resources of the east * the struggle for stability * the achievements of Anastasius.
