Under the Eagle
Simon Scarrow's brilliant adventure novels about the Roman army appear with stunning new covers.
It is 42 AD, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn’t difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato will have more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead. Then the men discover that the army’s next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain. After the long march west, Cato and Macro undertake a special mission that will thrust them headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself...
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Simon Scarrow
Simon Scarrow’s writing brings the ancient world to life with exhilarating precision, immersing readers in the thundering march of Roman legions and the deadly politics of Empire. Born in Nigeria in 1962, Simon’s upbringing across multiple countries—Hong Kong, California, the Bahamas—instilled in him a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. It was, however, his time in England that solidified his passion for history, culminating in a master's degree from the University of East Anglia and a teaching career that allowed him to share his love of the past with others.
Eagles of the Empire
The Eagles of the Empire series transports readers into the heart of the Roman Empire, where loyalty, courage, and bloodshed define every day for the soldiers who live and die by their swords. With its gripping, fast-paced storytelling, the series follows the journey of two remarkable men—Cato, a young, ambitious centurion, and Macro, his seasoned, battle-hardened companion—as they navigate the treacherous world of the Roman military. Together, they face the brutality of war, the complex politics of the Empire, and the ever-present threat of death, all while building an unbreakable bond that transcends rank and discipline.
Eagles of the Empire consists of twenty-four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
