By: Adrian Goldsworthy (Author)
Adrian Goldsworthy's The Fort (City of Victory) is an engaging and accessible work of historical fiction. With its easy-to-read writing style, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages. It is one of the best ancient history fiction Books available, and its overall satisfaction rating is high. Dive into the world of ancient history with The Fort (City of Victory) and be transported to a time of heroic battles and epic victories.
mat: Not one of the excellent writers I have read. Took me a long time to finish the book. I thought the story was a bit disjointed.
United Kingdom on Sep 29, 2023
Luke Wiggins: Well made with ribbon for bookmark. Story was solid I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next one. From the bit of actual history I’ve read about the Roman’s seems he stuck pretty true to how they did things.
United States on Jun 06, 2023
David: Good book. There is plenty of action and intrigue. However, the ending is ending is sadly lacking. To accomplish what the author intended, continuation of the series, it could have had a much better ending.
United States on May 01, 2023
ronald kelley: Good reading if its what you like.
United Kingdom on Mar 04, 2023
bonnie_blu: 4.5 Stars.
Adrian Goldsworthy is a world renowned historian of ancient Rome. He brings his vast knowledge of Rome to his historical fiction works. As a result, "The Fort" is not only a thrilling read, but also historically grounded.
"The Fort" follows Flavius Ferox to his new assignment in Dacia. War is on the horizon and Ferox is tasked with defending the fort and stopping the Dacians from reaching (and crossing) the Danube. Goldsworthy draws the reader into Ferox's world and immerses us in his valiant efforts to save the fort. We are thrust into their increasingly desperate measures and are faced with loss, betrayal, and courage. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am looking forward to the next one in the series.
It is not necessary to have read the "Vindolanda" series first, but doing so will enrich a reader's experience. Those interested in ancient Roman history and the legions will find even greater depths of enjoyment in the tale, but anyone interested in men and women overcoming overwhelming odds with intelligence, grace, and strength will love the book, too.
United States on Nov 30, 2022
Manazon: This is a novel that starts a three book series, but is also a continuation of a different named trilogy.
Well thought through story line. Action was well done, but the pages of inner dialogue and thoughts get in the way of the action.
My main criticism is the incessant use of words and speech patterns of modern words and phrases by the Ancients who never spoke modern UK-isms. It grates on the ear. It’s crazy to read a character from the first ce or second century to say “daft,” among other words.
I hear the follow on book “The City,” isn’t the best of #2 books in a trilogy.
United States on Nov 10, 2022
Sideshow: It was very interesting to read about Rome's Eastern Frontier. I had read about the Parthians but most of my Roman reads have been about Eastern Europe and Great Britain
I thoroughly enjoyed this book
Canada on Oct 26, 2022
Charles van Buren: A very effective novel of war, adventure, danger, politics and romance. Many of the characters from Mr. Goldsworthy's Vindolanda trilogy are featured and are, in fact, main characters.
I did not care for the ending even though it sets up a sequel. As Goldsworthy points out in the history recounted at the end of the novel, Hadrian was effective but not a very nice man. Maybe Centurian Flavius Ferox will get a measure of justice and revenge in the sequel.
United States on Jan 14, 2022
Helena: Having read the Vindolanda trilogy (recommend this be read first), I was looking forward to meeting up with Flavius Ferox and company again. I have enjoyed the first of the new trilogy in another corner of the Empire - and learned a bit more Roman history too - but a bit disappointed by the ending. Looking forward to the next books, and while I don't want a "lived happily ever after" ending, I hope that Flavius Ferox is not again punished and exploited but rewarded for his courage and loyalty.
Italy on Nov 12, 2021
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| Total Reviews | 57 reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3/5 stars of 2,194 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 73,754 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 22,725 ratings |
| Action & Adventure Fiction (Books) | Action & Adventure Fiction | ||
| Ancient History Fiction (Books) | Ancient History Fiction | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #428 in Ancient History Fiction #447 in City Life Fiction #36,473 in Action & Adventure Fiction | #29 in Folklore #47 in Classic Literature & Fiction#146 in Literary Fiction | #26 in Religious Historical Fiction #510 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#958 in Literary Fiction |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1789545760 | 978-0316556323 | 978-0143111399 |
| City Life Fiction (Books) | City Life Fiction | ||
| Paperback | 496 pages | 416 pages | 448 pages |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1789545765 | 0316556327 | 0143111396 |
| Dimensions | 5 x 1.2 x 7.75 inches | 5.55 x 1.13 x 8.25 inches | 5.02 x 0.77 x 7.73 inches |
| Publisher | Head of Zeus | Back Bay Books; Reprint edition | Penguin Books |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | 13.4 ounces | 11.2 ounces |
Spain on Oct 13, 2023