The King Cavalry Forgotten Emperor Book 4 Paul Bannister 9781523388868 Books
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King Arthur, Britain's triumphant ruler, is turning his cavalry into the finest war horses the world has ever known
Though he is a pagan at heart, he has embraced the new Christian religion in the hope of uniting his country under one faith and one cause.
Yet, when he receives a summons from Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, he is worried that the traditional Gods have abandoned him for publicly announcing his Christian beliefs.
The Emperor appears to want peace.
But Arthur killed Constantine’s father -- and he is wary that this summons might be his own death warrant.
With Constantine growing ever more threatening, Arthur’s time is running out.
And the two mighty warriors must face each other head to head to determine who has undisputed mastery of land...
The King’s Cavalry is the thrilling follow up to Paul Bannister’s best-selling Forgotten Emperor series, following the British ruler as he attempts to lay siege on Rome. It is perfect for fans of fans of Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow.
Praise for Paul Bannister
'A thrilling story which weaves together both history and legend.' - Richard Foreman, best-selling author of the Swords of Rome series.
'A fantastic insight into Roman life.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of The Dante Conspiracy.
Paul Bannister is a journalist and author. His other books in the Forgotten Emperor series are Arthur Britannicus, Arthur Imperator and Arthur Invictus.
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The King Cavalry Forgotten Emperor Book 4 Paul Bannister 9781523388868 Books
I began my review of Arthur Invictus this way: “This final work of the trilogy ...”Well, neither a trilogy nor final was it. The King’s Cavalry is the fourth and obviously not the last of this series. “Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius, Dutiful, Fortunate, the Unconquered,” also known historically as Arth, the Bear, and Caros, continues his adventures, not only in Britain and Gaul, but all the way right into Rome, although the real Carausius did not have the opportunity to enjoy life into the 4th c (died around 293 BC).
In The King’s Cavalry, Arthur has the opportunity not only to meet Constantine (at the latter’s not so subtle invitation), but to form an alliance of Christian (for practical purposes) forces, and does so with spectacular success at the famous and historical turning point battle of Milvian Bridge, from which battle came In Hoc Signo Vinces (In This Sign Thou Shalt Conquer).
The books of this series are an education. True, they are fiction, e.g., the involvement of Carausius at Milvian Bridge, but heavily based on not only significant military events, but rich in definitive descriptions of the locales, military and civilian, e.g., Rome is brought to life.
The Arthur described in this series is historical and from the many similarities with events of the Arthur of legend, it is reasonable to see the historical Arthur of this series as very likely the original source of what became a series of legends developed over the following centuries.
As with the previous three books, Arthur Britannicus, Arthur Imperatur, and Arthur Invictus, this work continues the detailed research into the 3rd and early 4th c. Roman military and relevant tribes, e.g., Celts, Franks, Picts, Gallic, Saxons, Huns, etc., of that era, not only in armament and weapons, but tactics and strategic considerations, including this time differences in cavalry armaments and methods.
As I’ve noted previously, this series is not a love story, nor is it a romantic description. On the contrary, it often depicts some of the real brutality of the age. It’s an educational tour de force in historical and military considerations of the era. Dialogue takes a back seat to descriptions of planning considerations to defend an empire and expand political (military) influence, without losing one’s head in the process.
Again, the Author’s Notes at the end are very informative and interesting in themselves.
In the future let’s see how this Arthur, the Bear, makes up with the old gods of Britain for becoming, at least outwardly, a Christian. All this does not sit well with Mithra, etc. In our modern era, such considerations may seem nonsense, but not in those days. Such considerations were deadly serious.
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The King Cavalry Forgotten Emperor Book 4 Paul Bannister 9781523388868 Books Reviews
The story, like all the previous books in the series, is good and this is an entertaining read. But this is an awfully short book; easily finished in one sitting. Fortunately I got it through the Prime Lending Library rather than paying for it. Also, the characters are still a bit flat. Arthur has a little more flesh and since he narrates most of this story I give it 4 stars.
Crackling stuff from the first line - "Bishop Candless wanted a dead saint. Or at least some part of one." Ah, yes, we're back in King Arthur territory with the estimable Mr. Bannister. And a notable addition to his collection.
Blood, guts, secret alliances, fealty and fanaticism, treachery and tenderness, the upsurging Christianity versus the forces of Emperor Constantine, deadly warriors, intriguing characters - and "heavy" horses. It needs Steven Spielberg to stage an opening as intense, floor-pounding and bloody as the first 27 minutes of "Private Ryan."
Cavalry. The word reverberates with bloody death ...
A worthwhile read, very ejoyable
Good read...this was an era of bloody battles & always a reminder of how life has a huge span between well off & really poor.
Well,-written book of historical fiction. Interesting plot. Interesting characters. Believable details of the period. Very few grammatical and spelling errors.
I am certainly enjoying this continuing series about King Arthur. A completely different take on the legend that other authors. A fine piece of work.
I'm a HUGE fan of King Arthur stories and "The King's Cavalry" did not disappoint. The character twists along with King Arthur's interaction with Roman emperors and generals were cleverly done and only added to the "Arthur" mystique.
I highly recommend "The King's Cavalry".
I began my review of Arthur Invictus this way “This final work of the trilogy ...”
Well, neither a trilogy nor final was it. The King’s Cavalry is the fourth and obviously not the last of this series. “Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius, Dutiful, Fortunate, the Unconquered,” also known historically as Arth, the Bear, and Caros, continues his adventures, not only in Britain and Gaul, but all the way right into Rome, although the real Carausius did not have the opportunity to enjoy life into the 4th c (died around 293 BC).
In The King’s Cavalry, Arthur has the opportunity not only to meet Constantine (at the latter’s not so subtle invitation), but to form an alliance of Christian (for practical purposes) forces, and does so with spectacular success at the famous and historical turning point battle of Milvian Bridge, from which battle came In Hoc Signo Vinces (In This Sign Thou Shalt Conquer).
The books of this series are an education. True, they are fiction, e.g., the involvement of Carausius at Milvian Bridge, but heavily based on not only significant military events, but rich in definitive descriptions of the locales, military and civilian, e.g., Rome is brought to life.
The Arthur described in this series is historical and from the many similarities with events of the Arthur of legend, it is reasonable to see the historical Arthur of this series as very likely the original source of what became a series of legends developed over the following centuries.
As with the previous three books, Arthur Britannicus, Arthur Imperatur, and Arthur Invictus, this work continues the detailed research into the 3rd and early 4th c. Roman military and relevant tribes, e.g., Celts, Franks, Picts, Gallic, Saxons, Huns, etc., of that era, not only in armament and weapons, but tactics and strategic considerations, including this time differences in cavalry armaments and methods.
As I’ve noted previously, this series is not a love story, nor is it a romantic description. On the contrary, it often depicts some of the real brutality of the age. It’s an educational tour de force in historical and military considerations of the era. Dialogue takes a back seat to descriptions of planning considerations to defend an empire and expand political (military) influence, without losing one’s head in the process.
Again, the Author’s Notes at the end are very informative and interesting in themselves.
In the future let’s see how this Arthur, the Bear, makes up with the old gods of Britain for becoming, at least outwardly, a Christian. All this does not sit well with Mithra, etc. In our modern era, such considerations may seem nonsense, but not in those days. Such considerations were deadly serious.
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