Spartacus, the Gladiator: A Novel

Name: Spartacus, the Gladiator: A Novel
Price: 17.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1077 reviews)
Author: Ben Kane

by Ben Kane

Historical Fiction Thriller

4.4 (1,077)

4.4 stars from 1,077 reviews. Top 89% of Historical Fiction books we track.

Published by St. Martin's PressPublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction that grounds legend in gritty human detail, not myth.
You want action-packed combat scenes grounded in real ancient history and geopolitics.
You're drawn to stories about ordinary people who refuse to accept their circumstances.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your historical fiction more cerebral than visceral.
You're squeamish about detailed violence in the gladiatorial arena.
You want a tight, contained plot rather than an expansive epic spanning years and continents.

About this book

Ben Kane's novel follows Spartacus from his life as a Roman auxiliary and slave through his career as a gladiator and symbol of resistance against the Roman Empire. The narrative depicts the gladiatorial arena's brutality and the rebellion led by Spartacus and his fellow gladiators as they attempt to escape captivity and challenge their oppressors. The story explores themes of humanity, resilience, love, and sacrifice within the context of ancient Rome. It presents an account of Spartacus's life that examines the person behind the historical legend, offering a perspective on his bid for freedom against overwhelming odds.

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Currently #4,419 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 21% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,077 reviews

Gaining approximately 7 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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