The Eagle's Rise : Blake Patrick : 9798224128211 : 26 Feb 2024 : Rome's desire for World dominance.....Gaius and Marcus - heroes of the Roman Empire - face cunning enemies on the battleground and the political arena In the shadow of Rome's gleaming spires, where the whispers of power and the clatter of swords meld into the symphony of an empire at its zenith, "The Eagle's Rise" unveils the journey of Gaius Marius Maximus, a commander whose heart beats with the rhythm of battle and whose soul yearns for a peace yet unseen. This opening chapter of the 'Legions of Honour' series invites readers into a world where the line between honour and ambition is as thin as the edge of a gladius. As Rome's borders stretch ever outward, touching the wild and untamed lands that lie beyond its grasp, Gaius Marius Maximus stands at the forefront of the Republic's ambitions. A leader of men, a strategist without peer, his name is destined to be sung by the bards and chronicled by the historians. Yet,