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Warlord of Britannia

Rome's military commanders are watching every move as the tribes beyond the Empire battle for power

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Pub Date 21 May 2026 | Archive Date 4 Jun 2026


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The enthralling new drama in the epic story of Caratacus: the barbarian king who led the tribes of Britannia against mighty Rome . . .
WHILE THE MILITARY LEADERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE WATCH FROM THE SIDELINES, BRITANNIA'S WARLORD CARATACUS FIGHTS TO UNITE THE WARRING TRIBES.

AD 43, Britannia. A barbarian land . . .

Caratacus is warlord of his tribe. Only King Cunobelinus holds more power. The island's clans are constantly at war. Caratacus has relentlessly driven new alliances, but those are ready to crumble at any provocation. A situation King Verica, an implacable enemy, is keen to exploit, with the support of ever-ambitious Rome. And Rome has a spy in Cunobelinus's inner circle.

The elders believe their island is impregnable. Caratacus is powerful enough to ignore their mockery, as he calls on thousands of men to enlist, and prepare to defend their homeland. But even Caratacus cannot be certain that an army of warriors and ragtag bands of farmers can be turned into a disciplined fighting force that can defy the mighty military machine poised to invade.

Caratacus and his men are preparing for the most deadly battle of their lives. The future of their world is at stake.

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The enthralling new drama in the epic story of Caratacus: the barbarian king who led the tribes of Britannia against mighty Rome . . .
WHILE THE MILITARY LEADERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE WATCH FROM THE...


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ISBN 9781472287618
PRICE £22.00 (GBP)
PAGES 368

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I enjoyed the premise of this book, in which Caratacus, who led the tribes of Britannia against Rome's army, narrates his history to a Roman historian. They're both under pressure to tell a story which flatters Rome but Caratacus plans to ensure the true story can also be told. Scarrow writes a gripping story with good tension and strong characters. I did sometimes feel that the conversations seemed too modern but I appreciate that this makes the story more interesting for the current reader.

I have read other works by Scarrow and don't feel this is his strongest book. However I would still recommend this highly and think it would be of particular interest to any reader with a penchant for ancient history.

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