HARRY SIDEBOTTOM teaches classical history at Oxford, where he is a Fellow of St Benet’s Hall and a lecturer at Lincoln College. He has an international reputation as a scholar, having published widely on ancient warfare, classical art, and the cultural history of the Roman Empire. Iron and Rust is the first book in a major new series, Throne of the Caesars, and follows his acclaimed and bestselling series, Warrior of Rome. He divides his time between Oxford and Newmarket in Suffolk.
"Ancient Rome always intrigues, and Sidebottom, an Oxford don, has
grounded the compelling chaos firmly into historical context."
"Booklist
" "As always, he paints a rich and thorough picture of the Roman
world, complete with intrigue and brutality. Fans of his earlier
work will no doubt enjoy this one as well." "Hisotical Novel
Society
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"A superbly written, deftly crafted historical novel that grips and
holds the reader's rapt attention from beginning to end, "Iron &
Rust" is a solidly entertaining and highly recommended read. Simply
stated, Harry Sidebottom is a gifted master of the genre with a
storytelling talent that is rarely encountered today." "Midwest
Review of Books"
Praise for the Warrior of Rome series: Sidebottom s prose blazes
with searing scholarship. "The Times" Superior fiction, with depth,
authenticity and a sense of place. "TLS" A storming triumph . . .
wonderful fight scenes, deft literary touches and salty dialogue.
"The Daily Telegraph" Explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama.
"The Guardian""
Praise for the Warrior of Rome series:
"Sidebottom's prose blazes with searing scholarship." --"The
Times"
"Superior fiction, with depth, authenticity and a sense of place."
--"TLS"
"A storming triumph . . . wonderful fight scenes, deft literary
touches and salty dialogue." --"The Daily Telegraph"
"Explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama." --"The Guardian"
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