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Dawn of Empire
by Sam Barone

Dawn of Empire
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Author: Sam Barone
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-01
ISBN: 0060892455
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: Harper

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Book Review: Gripping Story
Summary: 5 Stars

"Dawn of Empire" has it all--life-and-death battles, intrigue, and a love match between a former slave and an outcast warrior. This compelling historical drama takes place during the Bronze Age near the Tigris River. The population is divided between marauding barbarians and "dirt-eaters," those who farm the land. The barbarians survive by pillaging the farmers, taking the fruits of their labor and conscripting the able-bodied into slavery.

Along comes Eskkar, a warrior unjustly expelled from his tribe of barbarians, who wanders the countryside, trying to stay alive. Finding temporary respite in the settlement of Orak, he is called upon by the Nobles to help defend the village from a ferocious tribe bent on destroying them.

Eskkar is given a slave girl by one of the Nobles. Trella turns out to be a treasure, the daughter of a rich and powerful man killed by barbarians. As wise as she is beautiful, she coaches Eskkar in the intrigue of the ruling class and encourages him to think and plan rather than react with his sword.

To defend Orak, Eskkar comes up with an ambitious plan to surround the village with a wall, something unheard of at the time. Tension mounts as the barbarians approach and the villagers struggle to complete the wall. During the ensuing battle, Eskkar directs the town's defenses, constantly changing his strategy to counteract the superior force of the barbarians. The lengthy battle scene is especially engrossing, with surprises at every turn.

This novel is a page-turner of 480 exciting pages.

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