Empire

A Novel of the Golden Age

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?

©2023 Conn Iggulden (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Great storytelling

I’ve listened to 4 of his books now and about to be 5. Good storytelling and never get bored or need to stop for a break.

Exceptional

Conn Iggulden, once again, weaves an intriguing and beautifully crafted story based on real people and events. Each and every work is a treasure.

If you appreciate the talent of greats like Christian Cameron, Mary Renault and Steven Pressfield, Iggulden’s work would be a real pleasure. While there are many others in this genre who write amazing stories, those writers are consistently the superior options.