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EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BLOOD FEUDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN
'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5***** Reader Review
'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri
'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5***** Reader Review
TWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .
________
Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.
But those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .
And so Themistocles must fight.
Fight the invaders.
Fight the allies who despise him.
Fight to save his city.
As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.
TO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.
________
'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHES
Readers are raving about PROTECTOR:
'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5***** Reader Review
'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5***** Reader Review
'As soon as you see the name \"Conn Iggulden\", you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5***** Reader Review
Conn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
Editions of Protector
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405944045
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405944069
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781405947930
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EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BLOOD FEUDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN
'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5***** Reader Review
'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri
'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5***** Reader Review
TWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .
________
Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.
But those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .
And so Themistocles must fight.
Fight the invaders.
Fight the allies who despise him.
Fight to save his city.
As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.
TO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.
________
'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHES
Readers are raving about PROTECTOR:
'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5***** Reader Review
'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5***** Reader Review
'As soon as you see the name \"Conn Iggulden\", you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5***** Reader Review
Conn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Protector about?
EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BLOOD FEUDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN
'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5***** Reader Review
'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri
'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5***** Reader Review
TWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .
________
Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.
But those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .
And so Themistocles must fight.
Fight the invaders.
Fight the allies who despise him.
Fight to save his city.
As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.
TO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.
________
'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHES
Readers are raving about PROTECTOR:
'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5***** Reader Review
'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5***** Reader Review
'As soon as you see the name \"Conn Iggulden\", you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5***** Reader Review
Conn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Protector?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > Historical adventure fiction
Where can I read a sample of Protector?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405944045
How long is Protector and how many pages does it have?
Protector has 432 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Protector?
Conn Iggulden
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Protector is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405944045) and ebook(ISBN 9781405944069) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781405947930)
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