The Crows Of War: A Novel Of Maiden Castle
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of historical fiction, The Crows of War: A Novel of Maiden Castle chronicles the turbulent clash between Iron Age Britain and the advancing Roman legions, set against the dramatic backdrop of the great hillfort of Maiden Castle in Dorset. Steven Rayson immerses readers in the lives of the Celtic Durotriges tribe, detailing their fierce resistance as Roman forces under Emperor Claudius push relentlessly westward in the first century AD. The narrative unfolds with visceral tension, presenting the human cost of conquest through richly drawn characters who must choose between survival, loyalty, and defiance. Rayson grounds the story in meticulous historical research, illustrating the brutal realities of Roman military strategy alongside the spiritual and cultural world of pre-Roman Britain. The result is a sweeping, atmospheric novel that captures both the grandeur and the tragedy of a civilization standing on the edge of annihilation.
Author: Steven Rayson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of historical fiction, The Crows of War: A Novel of Maiden Castle chronicles the turbulent clash between Iron Age Britain and the advancing Roman legions, set against the dramatic backdrop of the great hillfort of Maiden Castle in Dorset. Steven Rayson immerses readers in the lives of the Celtic Durotriges tribe, detailing their fierce resistance as Roman forces under Emperor Claudius push relentlessly westward in the first century AD. The narrative unfolds with visceral tension, presenting the human cost of conquest through richly drawn characters who must choose between survival, loyalty, and defiance. Rayson grounds the story in meticulous historical research, illustrating the brutal realities of Roman military strategy alongside the spiritual and cultural world of pre-Roman Britain. The result is a sweeping, atmospheric novel that captures both the grandeur and the tragedy of a civilization standing on the edge of annihilation.