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Victus: The Civilis Saga - Part 1 Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

ROME 31AD

Victus Antonius Claudian, sadist and rake seeks fame and fortune from his new mentor the Praetorian Commander and Ruler of Rome, Sejanus. With his only sister Porcia, he plans to elevate himself in Rome’s society through a well-placed marriage.

The Civilis menfolk consist of a Senator, Lictus, his only son Artorius, Primus Pila of the 1st Century 1st Cohort of the 2nd Augusta Legion, and two grandsons Cassius and Marcus.

Fate or fortune brings Cassius and Porcia together with an inevitable consequence. On the same day as Victus is sent north by his mentor Sejanus to raise support amongst the Northern Legions for his cause, to become Caesar, he finds his sister is pregnant. In his search for the father of his sister’s child he takes revenge on him and is protected by his mentor.

The Civilis’ turn to Tiberius for justice, as does the senate against Sejanus’ rule. Sejanus is denounced by Tiberius, who demands that the Senate sentence Sejanus.

Victus’ world implodes. He has his fortune, but now he is a hunted man and the only way back out of his exile is to remove the Civilis family and friends.

VICTUS - A REVIEW BY JESSICA READ...
Peter Baggott’s VICTUS saga is an epic collection of books, following one man and his enemies across ancient Rome. Victus Claudian, bloodthirsty from a young age, is determined to elevate himself in Roman society, ruling over all those he believes to be beneath him. With his strength, lack of conscience and absolute focus, nothing and nobody can stand in his way - until he comes across the Civilis family.

Artorius Civilis is one of the most well-regarded warriors of the Roman Legions. Son, father and husband, he is surrounded by brave and supportive friends and family members. The day his family crosses Victus’ path ignites a battle lasting over the years as the two men clash continually in an ever-increasing battle of what is essentially good vs. evil, and along the way we lose characters both good and evil, some a real kick to the heart...

It is clear that Peter Baggott puts his heart and soul into his books, his level of historical research unbounded but never clunky. His gentle hand with dialogue and sense of place creates a vivid and engaging story throughout each book as you eagerly turn the pages to find out what happens next. There is a large cast of characters throughout the books - whether family members, colleagues, fellow soldiers, mystics or Roman stallholders - and yet each retains their own personality. The attention to detail is second to none, with many small additions really conjuring up a picture of an epic struggle between two men representing good and evil, set against the backdrop of one of the most well-known periods in world history. Even readers who do not usually sway towards historical fiction will find themselves taken in by the larger-than-life characters, the vivid depictions of Rome and its outposts, and the continuing saga of Victus and the Civilis family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06Y18QW2S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael Terence Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 2 April 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Civilis Saga
  • Customer reviews:
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Peter Baggott
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Peter Baggott is an author with a deep interest in history particularly Roman. He has served in three uniformed employments and is very familiar with Roman tactics which are still used in everyday life.

Peter chose for his writing this Roman historical genre because of his innate interest in the subject and having been born in the Roman city of Lindvm, modern-day Lincoln.

In his teens, on a daily basis, while delivering newspapers, Peter traversed the exposed Roman remains from The Steep to the Newport Arch, the only full Roman archway in Great Britain.

Peter has also visited numerous Roman sites, both in the UK and in Europe and has used original Roman historical sources of Tacitus, Suetonius and Dio, Google Maps for distancing and location, Wikipedia and several archaeological online sources. Thus, he tries to keep abreast with new finds upgrading his work accordingly.

His new Crime-based project is centred around Covent Garden at the turn of the 17/18th centuries prior to the establisment of the Bow Street Runners. He chose period crime writing rather than write about his own Police experiences. He has an interest in the origins of the Police and what led up to its establishment.

The period chosen reflects many of the same problems we face and suffer today.

With thanks to Michael Terence Publishing www.mtp.agency

Please message at: peterbaggott_author@hotmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com?peter.baggott.1217

Twitter: @baggott_scot

FRENCH:

Peter Baggott est un auteur qui s’intéresse profondément à l’histoire, en particulier romaine. Il a occupé trois postes en uniforme et connaît très bien les tactiques romaines qui sont encore utilisées dans la vie quotidienne.

Peter a choisi pour son écriture ce genre historique romain en raison de son intérêt inné pour le sujet et d’être né dans la ville romaine de Lindvm, aujourd’hui Lincoln.

À l’adolescence, tous les jours, alors qu’il livrait des journaux, Peter parcourait les vestiges romains exposés de The Steep à l’arche de Newport, la seule arche romaine complète en Grande-Bretagne.

Peter a également visité de nombreux sites romains, à la fois au Royaume-Uni et en Europe et a utilisé des sources historiques romaines originales de Tacite, Suétone et Dio, Google Maps pour la distanciation et l’emplacement, Wikipedia et plusieurs sources archéologiques en ligne. Ainsi, il essaie de se tenir au courant des nouvelles trouvailles améliorant son travail en conséquence.

Son nouveau projet basé sur le crime est centré sur Covent Garden au tournant des 17/18ème siècles avant la création des Bow Street Runners. Il a choisi l’écriture de crimes d’époque plutôt que d’écrire sur ses propres expériences policières. Il s’intéresse aux origines de la police et à ce qui a conduit à sa création.

La période choisie reflète bon nombre des mêmes problèmes que nous affrontons et souffrons aujourd’hui.

Merci à Michael Terence Publishing www.mtp.agency

S’il vous plaît envoyer un message à: peterbaggott_author@hotmail.com

Facebook : www.facebook.com?peter.baggott.1217

Twitter : @baggott_scot

GERMAN:

Peter Baggott ist ein Autor mit einem tiefen Interesse an Geschichte, insbesondere an Roman. Er hat in drei uniformierten Anstellungen gedient und ist sehr vertraut mit römischen Taktiken, die immer noch im Alltag verwendet werden.

Peter wählte für sein Schreiben dieses römische historische Genre wegen seines angeborenen Interesses an dem Thema und seiner Geburt in der römischen Stadt Lindvm, dem heutigen Lincoln.

Als Teenager durchquerte Peter täglich, während er Zeitungen auslieferte, die freigelegten römischen Überreste von The Steep bis zum Newport Arch, dem einzigen vollständigen römischen Torbogen in Großbritannien.

Peter hat auch zahlreiche römische Stätten sowohl in Großbritannien als auch in Europa besucht und originale römische historische Quellen von Tacitus, Sueton und Dio, Google Maps für Distanzierung und Standort, Wikipedia und mehrere archäologische Online-Quellen verwendet. So versucht er, mit neuen Funden Schritt zu halten, die seine Arbeit entsprechend aufwerten.

Sein neues Crime-based Projekt dreht sich um Covent Garden an der Wende des 17./18. Jahrhunderts vor der Gründung der Bow Street Runners. Er entschied sich für das Schreiben von Historischen Verbrechen, anstatt über seine eigenen Polizeierfahrungen zu schreiben. Er interessiert sich für die Ursprünge der Polizei und was zu ihrer Gründung geführt hat.

Der gewählte Zeitraum spiegelt viele der gleichen Probleme wider, mit denen wir heute konfrontiert sind und leiden.

Mit Dank an Michael Terence Publishing www.mtp.agency

Bitte senden Sie eine Nachricht an: peterbaggott_author@hotmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com?peter.baggott.1217

Twitter: @baggott_scot

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2017
    This novel will transport you back in time. Due to the extensive historical research it comes to life, and the story unfolds smoothly and realistically. The violence is a representative of an era when laws, protecting only the rich and powerful, left no alternative for the common man but to take it in his own hands and he often become worse than the perpetrator of a crime. Is it possible to be so blood-thirsty and heartless like Victus? The answer in my opinion is a definite yes, for Roman history is full of these men. Although not a lover of this kind of narrative, I read the book because of the setting, and I found it a compelling read.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2020
    Fast paced, exciting, bloody, intrigue, action & romance. This book has everything, an excellent first novel from Mr Baggot. If, like me you enjoy Roman historical fiction you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2017
    This is an intriguing page turner which breathes fresh life into characters so historic and legendary and gives a ringside seat to Roman tactics. This spellbinding narrative makes the reader feel as though we are actually living in Ancient Rome. This is the book that has gotten me convinced that I can read and really love historical fiction as a genre. I am certainly looking forward to the sequel.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2017
    An engrossing story taking you into the world of Roman intrigue. Strong characters lead you through a story that sucks you into it, with the violence of the times, where the only justice was often your own. Can't wait for the next chapter.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2017
    I really enjoyed the story line and look forward to the next Part 2.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2017
    Excellent book. Really enjoyed it. Kept me wanting to go back for more. A good mix of thriller alongside romance. Left open for the follow on book. Looking forward to the next one.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2017
    Excellent book will definitely read the following book,s not a dull moment hope following book,s are just as good excellent
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2017
    Turning into a great read, picture the blood, sweat and grime as soon as I started reading. Would make a great film
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