To the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the goths or huns. Greek warfare with explosive pageturning action to give us an epic novel of struggle and survival. Fords subtitle romes greatest enemy applies to mithridates, the king of pontus who wore persian dress while attempting to establish a new greek state capable of withstanding or even defeating the rapidly expanding roman republic. Ford continues, in my view, to take absolutely fascinating historical events and make them hohum.
Battle born 2015 by ben soden the first book in a series based on a fictional group of roman legionary antiheroes who join the 10th legion in hispania culminating in the beginnings of the helvetian campaigns. Romes greatest enemy by michael curtis ford 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Wittmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The last king by michael curtis ford overdrive rakuten. The last king summary the last king by michael curtis ford to the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the goths or huns, nor even hannibal, but rather a ferocious and brilliant king on the distant black sea. Michael curtis ford combines his expertise on fifthcentury b. The book is narrarated by mithridates son, pharnaces, who also serves as his general. The light bearer is an engaging novel about auriane, a germanic warrior and priestess during ancient roman times. I have read some once, some more than once, but most are tbr. Rome s greatest enemy by michael curtis ford free mobi epub ebooks download. This fictionalized biography of mithridates vi, 6th king of pontus by that name, is told from the viewpoint of his illegitimate son pharnaces. For example, one entire battle is described in one sentence, when rome beats his army for the second time.
The germanic tribes are trying to fight off the legions of the roman empire, and auriane is captured and forced into the gladiator arena, where she poses a threat to the emperors power. Michael curtis ford at library of congress authorities, with 5 catalog records 2001 to 2007. The last king by michael curtis ford used well read. Romes greatest enemy has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Mithridates was a fascinating character who doesnt receive as much attention due to being on the losing side of history. In chronicling the feats of mithridates eupator vi. The last king is an historical novel by michael curtis ford about the king and his exploits against the roman republic. Michael curtis ford black sea regionisabella deste, daughter of the duke of ferrara, born into privilege and the political and artistic turbulence of renaissance italy, is a stunning blackeyed blonde and a precocious. Michael curtis fords love for the ancient world emanates from every page. Michael curtis ford, along with steven pressfield, is among our finest contemporary story tellers about the graeco roman world during the latter half of the first millenium b. Romes greatest enemy by michael curtis ford free mobi epub ebooks download. Mithridates is a major character in poul anderson s novel the golden slave. Review of michael curtis ford the last king i read this book may 2011. Rebeccasreads recommends the last king as the final book in michael curtis fords trilogy. Michael curtis ford a novel based on the exploits of mithridates the great of pontus describes the romans numerous frustrated attempts to defeat him, resulting in increasingly powerful retaliations. A novel of the last years of rome 2005 the fall of rome. The last king michael curtis fords love for the ancient world emanates from every page. Mithridates eupator vi of pontus, known to history as mithridates the great.
A novel of the roman empire by michael curtis ford 2002, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Dec 12, 2016 the last king 2004, by michael curtis ford the last king, subtitled romes greatest enemy, is a clever bit of titling misdirection. Not since steven pressfields gates of fire has any book so vividly captured the glory, beauty, and savage bloodshed that was ancient greece. The last king michael curtis ford s love for the ancient world emanates from every page. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. His novels include the ten thousand, gods and legions, the last king, the sword of attila, and the fall of rome. Contrary to popular conception, he did not write the books. The last king ebook by michael curtis ford rakuten kobo. He has bachelors degrees from the university of washington and a graduate degree from princeton. Oregonian ford has crafted a fascinating fictional biography of king mithradates the great. To the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the. Mar 31, 2005 rebeccasreads recommends the last king as the final book in michael curtis ford s trilogy. The last king by michael curtis ford is about mithridates eupator vi, king of pontus and hated enemy of the late roman republic.
Romes greatest enemy and millions of other books are. The last king by michael curtis ford, 9781250062574, available at book depository with free. The last king, subtitled romes greatest enemy, is a clever bit of titling. The fall of rome by michael curtis ford, 9781250062512, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I havent read fords novel on the greek general xenophon, but have no doubt that it is as riveting as the last king. Read the last king rome s greatest enemy by michael curtis ford available from rakuten kobo. Michael curtis ford brings the roman empire to life. A novel of the roman empire by ford, michael curtis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fire of ares, birth of a warrior, and legacy of blood. This novel was a good find, and the first ive read by michael curtis ford.
Read the last king romes greatest enemy by michael curtis ford available from rakuten kobo. The last king is complete with battle scenes and powerful storytelling about one of historys most feared warriors. Not since steven pressfield s gates of fire has any book so vividly captured the glory, beauty, and savage bloodshed that was ancient greece. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Michael curtis ford black sea regionisabella deste, daughter of the duke of ferrara, born into. Michael curtis ford, along with steven pressfield, is among our finest contemporary story tellers about the graecoroman world during the latter half of the first millenium b. How odd to judge this book by the number of battles he lost to rome rather than by his reputation coupled with the writing skills of michael curtis ford. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Mithridates eupator vi, the last king of pontus, known to history as mithridates the great. Valerio massimo manfredi, author of the alexander trilogy and spartan. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Romes greatest enemy by michael curtis ford from amazons fiction books store. Michael curtis ford is an american historical novelist, writing novels about ancient rome and ancient greece.
Michael curtis ford is an american historical novelist, writing novels about ancient rome and. How he can be regarded as the great enemy of rome by michael curtis ford and other supposed historians is. He has worked variously as a laborer, a ski patrolman, a musician, a consultant, a banker, a latin teacher, and a translator. Mithridates was the burr under rome s saddle, a thorn in their paw, an apollo creed to their rocky balboa. Michael curtis ford is fortythree years old and is a translator and novelist. The last king 2004, by michael curtis ford the last king, subtitled romes greatest enemy, is a clever bit of titling misdirection. To the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the goths or huns, nor even hannibal, but rather a ferocious and brilliant king on the distant black sea. The last king by michael curtis ford, 9780312936150, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dec 12, 2016 the last king 2004, by michael curtis ford the last king, subtitled rome s greatest enemy, is a clever bit of titling misdirection. Michael curtis ford has worked variously as a laborer, a ski patrolman, a musician. Preparing to win the fight of your life by michael e. He speaks several languages and is an avid reader of the classics. To the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the goths or huns, nor even hannibal, but rather a fer. Romes greatest enemy michael curtis ford to the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the goths or huns, nor even hannibal, but rather a ferocious and brilliant king on the distant black sea.
The last king by michael curtis ford fantastic fiction. The last king by michael curtis ford book cover, description, publication history. Mitridates ha muerto, ignasi ribo traces parallels between the historical figures of mithridates and. Rome had turned pontus into a satellite state when mithridates mother ruled. Rome s greatest enemy michael curtis ford to the romans, the greatest enemy the republic ever faced was not the goths or huns, nor even hannibal, but rather a ferocious and brilliant king on the distant black sea. He has bachelor s degrees from the university of washington and a graduate degree from princeton. Romes greatest enemy mass market paperback mar 31 2005. Mithridates was the burr under romes saddle, a thorn in their paw, an apollo creed to their rocky balboa. I havent read ford s novel on the greek general xenophon, but have no doubt that it is as riveting as the last king. For over 40 years he lost every major engagement against rome.
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