Caesar’s Legion (by Stephen Dando-Collins)

CAESAR’S LEGION by Stephen Dando-Collins (unabridged) is presented by Blackstone Audio and comes with what is perhaps the best audiobook app available (see FEATURES, below).

“Written in readable, popular style, Caesars Legion is a must for military buffs and anyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization." (T. R. Fehrenbach, author of “Lone Star”)

With penetrating insights into the mind of history’s greatest general and a grunt’s-eye view of the gruesome realities of war in the Classical Age, Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of the daily life of the Tenth Legion as he follows Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes of the empire.

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NOTICE: This app includes the exact same 5-star recording offered elsewhere at much higher prices. It was professionally recorded by Blackstone Audio’s narrator, Stuart Langton. You are not buying yet another amateur or volunteer narration. No clicks, background noises, throat clearing, mispronunciations, tinny voices or monotones will be found here.

• EXPERIENCE. About 12.5 hours of narration. Created as a Folium enhancedAudio™ edition, this book includes extra functions and features not found on lesser players.

• PLAYER CONTROLS. Includes listen (play), pause, multi-speed fast forward/reverse, jump ahead/back, chapter skip, volume control, one-touch chapter- and bookmark browser. There is also a “scrub” bar that finds any point inside the chapter with just a tap.

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RATING: Suitable for adults with an interest in Roman or military history.

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Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion, following Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes of the Empire. This unprecedented regimental history reveals countless previously unknown details about Roman military practices, Caesar’s conduct as a commander and his relationships with officers and legionnaires, and the daily routine and discipline of the Legion.

From penetrating insights into the mind of history’s greatest general to a grunt’s-eye view of the gruesome realities of war in the Classical Age, this riveting true account sets a new standard of excellence for ancient military history.