El Fuerte- Adrian Goldsworthy.epub May 2026
: King Decebalus of Dacia is preparing for war, leading to a brutal siege of the fort that pits disciplined Roman legions against tribal Dacian forces.
: His command consists largely of Brigantes —fierce Britons who are often former rebels and convicts as likely to mutiny as they are to fight the enemy. El fuerte- Adrian Goldsworthy.epub
: The emperor's cousin, depicted as ambitious and willing to sacrifice men for his long-term goals. : King Decebalus of Dacia is preparing for
(originally titled The Fort ) by Adrian Goldsworthy is the opening novel of the City of Victory trilogy. Set in AD 105 along the Danubian frontier, it follows the veteran centurion Flavius Ferox as he takes command of the isolated fort of Piroboridava during the brewing conflict between the Roman Empire and the Dacian Kingdom. Core Plot & Setting (originally titled The Fort ) by Adrian Goldsworthy
: A recurring friend of Ferox from the previous Vindolanda series who assists in the defense. Style and Themes
: Ferox is sent to command a remote garrison beyond the Danube River during a fragile peace.