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Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of ThermopylaeGates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield
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Probably one of the finest novels on the Spartans at Thermopylae
Alexander Vol 1.: Child of a Dream v. 1 (Alexander Trilogy)Alexander Vol 1.: Child of a Dream v. 1 (Alexander Trilogy) by Valerio Massimo Manfredi
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The first of the Alexander Trilogy follows Alexander from birth to his untimely death
Civil War TrilogyCivil War Trilogy by Michael Shaara
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Factual Breathtaking Trilogy by father and son based on the American Civil War
Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow (Trojan War Trilogy): 1Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow (Trojan War Trilogy): 1 by David Gemmell
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A compelling tapestry of action, adventure, deceit and jealousy of the Trojan War.
Young Bloods: Revolution 1769-1795 (The Wellington and Napoleon Quartet)Young Bloods: Revolution 1769-1795 (The Wellington and Napoleon Quartet) by Simon Scarrow
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Simon Scarrows's best two books by a mile. Superb detail and well written factual novel of Wellington and Napoleon
Wolf of the Plains (Conqueror 1)Wolf of the Plains (Conqueror 1) by Conn Iggulden
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Another series by Conn Iggulden. Superb reading and great stuff
Under the EagleUnder the Eagle by Simon Scarrow
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The first of eight novels telling the story of Centurian Macro and Cato. Enjoyable reading and gripping
Tides of WarTides of War by Steven Pressfield
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Follow up from Gates of Fire based around the Peloponnesian War
The Last English KingThe Last English King by Julian Rathbone
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Underated superb read around the Battle of Hastings to the Norman conquest. Could not put it down
The Gates of Rome (Emperor)The Gates of Rome (Emperor) by Conn Iggulden
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One of four gripping novels on Rome and Julius Caesar by Iggulden