Book description
It's 1796 as THE GENERALS opens, and both Arthur Wellesley (later
Wellington) and Napoleon Bonaparte are making their mark as men of
military genius. Wellesley, as commander of the 33rd Regiment of Foot,
is sent to India, where his skill and bravery make a remarkable
impression on his superiors. Napoleon's role as commander of the Army of
Italy leads to success in battle and rapid political progress. By 1804,
Napoleon has established himself as Emperor, and has his sights set on
conquering all of Europe. The time has come for Wellesley to stand
against Napoleon in the confrontation that lies ahead. The characters
are real, so too the battles... brought vividly to life with the
thriller writer's skill' The bestseller The Gladiator is the ninth
novel in Simon Scarrow's Roman series about Macro and Cato, heroes of
the Roman army. Other novels in the series include the No. 1 bestseller
Centurion, as well as Under The Eagle, The Eagle's Conquest and The
Eagle and the Wolves. Simon Scarrow is also the author of a series of
novels about the lives of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Young Bloods, The Generals and Fire and Sword have been published to
warm acclaim, and the final volume, Fields of Death, will be published
in 2010. To find out more about Simon Scarrow and his novels, visit www.
scarrow. co. uk.
