Scipio

Yes, we have achieved much. Have we destroyed even more? In the name of Rome, Scipio Africanus systematically destroyed the hard-won empires of Hannibal and Alexander the Great. With breathtaking battle scenes and a tale of violent passions, “Scipio” is a stunning sequel to “Hannibal”, Ross Leckie’s acclaimed bestselling historical novel. This inspired narrative reveals the aristocrat, general, politician, and aesthete behind the Roman triumph to bring us a novel of love and betrayal, about a genius who discovers he is only a man.

Reviews of Scipio

"* 'Masterful…even better than Hannibal.' – Allan Massie * 'Leckie brings the battle-tactics and manoeuvres almost cinematically alive and the sense of blood and sweat, chaos and horror linger powerfully on… utterly gripping.' – Scotsman * 'A fine achievement, a thoughtful and stylish piece of historical fiction.' – Daily Telegraph * 'Brightly evocative… it is an erudite and immensely human story of fate, family and friendship from within a warped civilisation to which, like it or not, we owe much today.' – The List"