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Spartacus: The Gladiator
- Spartacus 1
- Narrated by: Michael Praed
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
WARRIOR. As winter approaches in 74 BC, few travellers are abroad. But one man is making the long and weary last stage of his way home. Large parts of his homeland, Thrace, a land north of Greece, has fallen under the hated power of Rome. This Thracian has fought in the Roman legions for nearly a decade. Skilled, hardened in battle, a sophisticated fighter. Spartacus.
SLAVE. But home is no longer the safe haven of his imagination. A new king sits on the throne. Treacherous and cunning, he has seized the crown by murder and he will hold on to it by violence. When a Roman slave trader comes to the village in search of men who will fight as gladiators, Spartacus is betrayed and sold. His odyssey has begun.
HERO. The legend that is Spartacus has come down to us through the centuries - the story of a man who took on the might of Rome and nearly brought her down. Now Ben Kane, the brilliant author of The Forgotten Legion and Hannibal: Enemy of Rome, brings to glorious life the first part of the Spartacus story.
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- Timur
- 02-04-14
Absolutely wonderful!
If you could sum up Spartacus: The Gladiator in three words, what would they be?
Unforgettable, legendary story!
What did you like best about this story?
I read several books about Spartacus: 1969 Spartacus by Rafaello Giovagnoli, historical facts and Spartacus: The Gladiator, Spartacus: The Rebellion. The best part of this story is that it does not destroy the already formed vision of the hero nor the history or battles. The author managed to present Spartacus in much more powerful character yet, preserved his gentle and human side. Throughout the book the author made me feel like I was Spartacus (not that I would not like to be). I lived his each and every moment, fought all battles and shouted along (For Thrace!!!!!!!) while driving my car. The story is truly amazing!
Have you listened to any of Michael Praed’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I listened the next book about Spartacus and equally loved it.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Interestingly, NO! Why?! Because I enjoyed taking pauses and replaying the completed part of the story in my mind. I wondered what could have happen if his decisions and those of his brothers in arms were different. Things like that.
Any additional comments?
Before reading this book, please, make a little research about Rome, its army and the history of the gladiators. Take a map of Italy and make a note of several cities. Look at the history of Hanibal Barca and his crossing of the Alps. It will help you to understand the book much better.
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- Blake Logan
- 08-19-18
Fantastic. I recommand this great book.
Fantastic. I recommand this great audiobook abou Spartacus. Ben Kane did a fantastic job with this one.
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- Paul
- 04-01-17
Brilliant Book! Brilliant experience...
I do love the way this author writes. As a fan of Roman military history, listening to this book was the closest thing I will ever experience to the real thing.... for anyone who wishes that they could go back in history and witness history changing events, this book and this author's writing are a must.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- bhavnas
- 02-29-12
Great book
Loved this book. Its a bit too long for my taste though. 17 hrs is long. None the less, it was fun.
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- Ator
- 01-26-19
Great historical fiction with no PC agenda.
Ben Kane's Spartacus is a classic hero displaying all the great virtues of masculinity, reminding me of the honorable heroes of times past. If you like movies like Gladiator and 300 then this book is a must.
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- Street
- 03-07-16
Excellent story spoilt by varying quality of narra
What other book might you compare Spartacus: The Gladiator to, and why?
Despite my disappointment with the sound I also read the Rebelion - offhand I can't think of another story that could be comparable
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
Mostly OK but long stretches of whispering at a very low level required constant alteration to the sound level which is frustrating when you just want to listen and relax
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- John Sexton
- 04-19-22
Highly recommended.
Fascinating attention to historical detail. Apart from the battles and Gore, filled with interesting and accurate details.
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- Edwin McArthur
- 02-21-22
Loved it
Perfectly read wrote and imagined loved the book with every last word wrote 5* all round
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- P. A. Barrow
- 09-29-21
Love it.
Ever since seeing the movie Spartacus many many times over the years, I knew that the book would be just as good. This doesn't disappoint at all. The narrator does a wonderful job of delivering this powerful story. Bravo!!
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- JHFP
- 11-18-20
so gorishly brilliant
I loved listening to this book, if you like raw uncut descriptions of gruesome battles, 1-2-1 duels, ravaged towns etc then you'll find it all in here.
the story of Spartacus was pictured so vividly in my mind by the end of the book, I was so sad when I got to the end. I wish I could wipe my mind and listen to it all again from fresh.
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- Edgar Hanna
- 10-22-20
Rip roaring story.
Cracking story, well worth the time( listening. The writer put together a work of fiction based on historical fact.
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- Bendybensta
- 10-09-20
Great book!
Thank you Ben Kane! I thoroughly enjoyed your book, which was brought to life so well with Michael Praed’s audio performance!
For anybody that loves ancient history, as I do, you will enjoy this book!
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- Dylan
- 02-24-19
outstanding take on Spartacus
love it! outstanding take on Spartacus without being to far fetched and keeps you hooked on the story line.
another great book by ben kane
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- TBass
- 01-31-19
Decent read, but only half the story!
Glosses over the time Spartacus spent as gladiator, and the book abruptly cuts off halfway through the story but otherwise a good book. Not as much technical detail in the fighting/battles as was expected. Great narration.
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- Kevin
- 07-07-18
Legendary
The story, the writer and the man ....all are legends. Thank you Ben Kane for another great series and gratitude also for the facts and details given after the book. Knowing what of this book is real and the decisions behind artistic license just goes to cement why I enjoy and appreciate all Ben Kane book series. Simply genius.
