In Conn Iggulden’ s latest historical epic, join Pericles, the lion of Athens, on his journey to secure the fate of the Athenian empire.
Pericles returns home more than a hero: he' s the leader of Athens, the empire' s beacon of light.
But even during times of peace, the threat of Sparta— Athens' s legendary rival— looms large on the horizon. When a sudden catastrophe brings Sparta to its knees, Pericles sees a golden opportunity to forever shift the balance of power in his city' s favor. For sometimes, the only way to win lasting peace is to wage war.
Sparta may be weak, but their power is far from extinguished. Soon a ruthless young boy steps forward to lead the Spartans back to greatness.
As the drums of battle draw closer, can Pericles rise to victory once more— or will the world' s greatest empire fall under his watch?
