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CLAUDIUS - EMPEROR OF ROME, CONQUEROR OF BRITAIN.

Emperor CLAUDIUS has unleashed the Roman legions against Britain. CARATACUS, war chief of the Britons, must unite the tribes for a desperate last stand. CLAUDIUS desires total conquest. CARATACUS will fight for freedom.

An epic battle is coming. Heroes will be made and kings will fall in a struggle that will echo through the annals of history.
©2009 Douglas Jackson (P)2011 Random House Audio Go

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  • 02-13-16

Frustratingly non eventful

Great narration but self indulgent story of nothing but imagined conversations with very limited action. Disappointing.

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  • 04-04-13

Rome invaids Britain

But the great names are partly peripheral to the story of Rufus and his charge, the Emperor's elephant! Jackson continues his run through the Roman Emperors (what a great way to learn Classical history). This follows on from "Caligula". Well read by the aptly named Cornelius Garrrett.