Samtidig fletter han en enkel dydsfilosofi mesterlig og naturlig inn i historien. Flere aspekter ved godt lederskap dukker opp for hver bok i serien. Det er ganske sikkert.
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Hvordan hun og venninnen styrer den mektige byen i kulissene Vi blir kjent med fiendens hovedpersoner, og det gir fortellingen nok en dimensjon. Sexscenene i denne boka er spenstige, riktig plassert og ikke for overdrevne. Mar 19, P. Lindsay rated it liked it Shelves: City state, Akkad, on the banks of the Tigris river, is now a wealthy city state facing the threat of conquest.
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Eskkar, of course, is a mighty warrior in the style of Alexander the Great, defeating the enemy even when outnumbered six to one. He is a likeable hero, with the usual dark secrets, and a band of reliable officers whose loyalty is without question.
I wondered about the influence of the women, the spy network, the making of the map, and the measuring of distances. The plot is one of battles and spies, for the Akkadians refuse to sit at home and wait for Sumer to attack them. Eskkar and Trella prepare for war and then take the battle right to Sumer.
For me there was an absence of historical setting, I garnered little feeling of place or culture. We could have been in ancient Egypt or ancient Greece.
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Quest of Honour, the 3rd novel in the Eskkar Saga, follows a pattern that will now be quite familiar to the readers of the series. Despite this formula Quest of Honour, the 3rd novel in the Eskkar Saga, follows a pattern that will now be quite familiar to the readers of the series. Despite this formulaic approach -- shared among many military historical or historical fantasy works, by the way -- Sam Barone's skills as a story teller and world builder create an enjoyable adventure that is a worthwhile read for any fan of the genre, or sub-genre, depending on your perspective.
Characters are likeable, even if unidimensional, and the story progresses at a fair pace that gradually gains momentum and culminates in the climax of a well written conclusive military engagement, even though is is occasionally interrupted by repetitive inner monologues and plot recaps.
This novel presents itself as historical fiction, but in my opinion this is a stretch. While Akkadian Empire did exist -- early records point to BC and its founder Sargon -- Sam Barone sets this series years earlier in prehistory, imagining the origins of the city that may have led to the establishment of the first known empire in world's history. Historical details, such us heavy use of cavalry, and composite bows, or development of a standing army strain or even contradict the generally accepted facts.
As such, I categorize this more as work of "speculative historical fantasy adventure". In a sense, this novel marks the end of the trilogy, albeit not conclusively. The author has continued to create novels in this prehistoric world he has created, perhaps encouraged by the reception of the original trilogy, and for good reason.
Nov 30, Larry rated it really liked it. The city of Akkad, having fought off mounted raiders from the steppes and an armed takeover by mercenaries, confronts its most dangerous threat in the rival and larger city state of Sumer. Eskkar, guard captain-turned king, and Trella, slave-turned-queen, are an appealing pair.
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Her intelligence and his force of will and military skill combine to create a plan for the survival of their city. Taken together, the three novels that started with "Dawn of Empire," create what the world of B. The historical foundation of the novels build on what we know limited and what we can reasonably surmise about what life was like in that chancy world. The characters are cardboard, but they're sturdy cardboard; I found it easy to buy into Barone's vision of the ancient world, and was happy when the third novel got to the US in the form of trade paperback, having waited four years or so for it.
Barone isn't Cecelia Holland or George Shipway, the standards for me of historical novel writing, but he is a close second. In this novel the two bronze-age cities vie for dominance in the land between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates of approximately BCE. Eskkar is king of Akkad, ruling with his queen Trella, wisely and benevolently the lands north of Sumer, which city is ruled despotically by King Eridu and later his children Shulgi and Kushanna.
The events and characters are apparently the stuff of fiction, but rather well-conceived and true to the constants of human nature revealed in every era of our history. I enjoyed this - it's a good read. Trella and Eskkar do come across as a bit super-heroish in that they think of everything, and it all works out just as they planned, but that's just part of the entertainment.
Akkad is expanding and beginning to clash with the southern city of Sumer - war is inevitable. Sumer is ruled by a negative equivalent of Trella and Eskkar boo, villains! Back home in Akkad our he I enjoyed this - it's a good read. Back home in Akkad our heroes are also planning and making preparations Once the action starts it's non-stop all the way.
It's one big boy's own adventure, an easy and at times exciting read. We all know how things are going to turn out If you liked Quest For Honour" why not try: May 02, Richard rated it really liked it. As good as the first in the series. A brilliantly written final battle scene, although I was disappointed that the enemy rulers weren't brought face-to-face with the hero Eskkar and shown the errors of the ways!
May 09, Crt rated it it was amazing. Really enjoyed this novel, reminded me a lot of the Genghis Khan stories by Colin Iguldden.
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Not the first but it will make sense. I picked it up because I was bored and ended up liking it allot. Mar 11, Winnie rated it really liked it. Love this series by Sam Barone - well written, exciting and just a damn good read. Aug 06, Craig rated it really liked it. Really enjoyed this book, just wish i knew it was book 4 in a series. Looking forward to the last book being released. An impressive start as an author.
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The city of Sumer, ruled by a brutal murderer and his vicious, power hungry sister, is poised to give birth to the mightiest empire in history. No one stands a chance as it brings a bloody war to all those who stand in its way, determined to crush and enslave those on its borders. The little city state of Akkad must prepare its fledgling nation to fight for its very survival.
Akkad's warriors are a loyal and courageous brotherhood, but this is not a battle of villages or of roving warrior bands; it is a battle for Empire and a fight to the death The Bronze Age is brought vividly to life in this action-packed historical saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Jean Auel The beginning of civilization is fraught with war, invasion, plunder, and rapine.
The little city state of Akkad is carving out a mini-Empire on the banks of the mighty Tigris river--prosperity has returned after the bloody pitched battles waged by Akkad's ruler Eskkar and his beautiful wife Trella.