Legions Of The Eagle

Summary

Gwydion needed all the courage he could muster. The Romans were approaching the ancient city of Camulodunum. Could they be stopped?
A story of loyalty, friendship, and tragedy as the Celtic tribes, under the leadership of Caratacus, face the full might of the legions.
‘Legions of the Eagle’ is a captivating historical novel that delves into the life of a young boy during the Roman conquest of Britain under the reign of the Emperor Claudius.

‘Henry Treece shares with Rosemary Sutcliff, alone of his contemporaries, the ability to recreate the ancient world for Children as well as adults.’
– The Times.

Henry Treece was a British poet and writer who also worked as a teacher and editor. He wrote a range of works but is mostly remembered as a writer of children’s historical novels. His best known are his juvenile & YA historical novels.

Key Topics

Historical Fiction, Roman Britain, Fiction, History, Rome