{"product_id":"eagles-of-the-empire-10-books-collection-set-simon-scarrow-fiction-paperback-5830","title":"Eagles of the Empire 10 Books Collection Set by Simon Scarrow - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder the Eagle\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle's Conquest\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the Eagle Hunts\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle and the Wolves\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle's Prey\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle's Prophecy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle in the Sand\u003cbr\u003e\nCenturion\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gladiator\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Legion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Headline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagles of the Empire 10 Books Collection Set gathers Simon Scarrow's foundational Roman military novels featuring Quintus Licinius Cato and Lucius Cornelius Macro. Beginning in AD 42 with a raw recruit joining the Second Legion, the saga sweeps through Britannia, the Mediterranean, Judaea, Egypt, and beyond as Rome's frontiers expand. Scarrow blends meticulous historical research with fast-paced, visceral battle scenes and a genuinely moving friendship at the story's core. This paperback box set offers ten consecutive entries in the series, letting readers follow Cato and Macro's evolution from uncertain soldiers to seasoned commanders across a single, satisfying, binge-worthy collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection brings together ten novels from Simon Scarrow's celebrated Eagles of the Empire series, one of the most popular ongoing sagas in modern historical military fiction. The books follow centurion Macro and his second-in-command Cato as they serve the Roman army during the first century AD, campaigning through Britain's hostile tribal lands, crossing the Mediterranean, and marching through the deserts of Egypt and Judaea. Scarrow, a former history teacher, grounds every skirmish, siege, and political maneuver in careful period research, giving the fighting an authentic, unglamorized weight. What sets the series apart is the relationship between its two leads: Macro, the battle-hardened veteran with a gruff exterior and fierce loyalty, and Cato, the bookish young officer who grows into a shrewd and capable leader in his own right. As the ten books progress, readers watch that partnership deepen while the wider Roman Empire itself becomes a character—expanding, scheming, and demanding sacrifice from the men who serve it. Battles are staged with cinematic clarity, camp life and command politics are rendered with dry wit, and each installment closes with enough forward momentum to make the next book essential reading. Whether encountered for the first time or revisited as old favorites, these ten novels reward readers who want their historical fiction fast-moving, richly detailed, and emotionally grounded in a believable ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 10 books in reading order, from Under the Eagle through The Legion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive, meticulously researched Roman military setting spanning Britain to Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompelling central friendship between Cato and Macro across the full arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced battle scenes balanced with political intrigue and character depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, ideal for binge-reading or gradual collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for history buffs, military fiction fans, and Roman-era enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder the Eagle — Introduces young recruit Cato and veteran centurion Macro as they join the Second Legion's campaign into Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle's Conquest — Follows the legion deeper into Britannia as Cato and Macro face harsher fighting and political stakes.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the Eagle Hunts — Sends the pair on a tense pursuit through hostile territory after the fall of Camulodunum.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle and the Wolves — Finds the legion pushing into south-west Britain amid shifting tribal alliances.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle's Prey — Continues the Britannic campaign as battle-weary legions enter their second year of fighting.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle's Prophecy — Moves the action toward Rome itself, where political conspiracy threatens Cato and Macro.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eagle in the Sand — Takes the duo to Judaea on a dangerous mission far from the familiar terrain of Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\nCenturion — Sees Cato and Macro campaigning around the Black Sea as new threats to Rome emerge.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gladiator — Follows the pair to Crete, where a rebellion pits them against a duplicitous local threat.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Legion — Brings the arc to Egypt, where Cato and Macro confront a dangerous power struggle within Rome's ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSimon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling British author best known for the long-running Eagles of the Empire series, which began with Under the Eagle in 2000. A former history teacher, Scarrow channels his passion for the ancient world into meticulously researched, action-driven fiction. Beyond the adventures of Cato and Macro, he has written historical novels about the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte, the Siege of Malta, and the Second World War. His combination of authentic period detail and propulsive storytelling has made him one of the most widely read historical fiction authors writing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen consecutive Roman military adventures in one paperback set mean no waiting between books and no hunting for missing editions. It's a satisfying way to binge an entire saga, a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift for history lovers, and a sturdy addition to any bookshelf or classroom library for fans of ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Scarrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58105670631798,"sku":"NBB-FBA-LOWPLEX-PR-U021125-9124153613","price":54.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/eagles-of-the-empire-simon-scarrow-paperback-19524214.jpg?v=1786103639","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/eagles-of-the-empire-10-books-collection-set-simon-scarrow-fiction-paperback-5830","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}