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A MAN AT ARMS

Steven Pressfield

An epic saga about a reluctant hero, the Roman Empire, and the rise of a new power, from best-selling author and acclaimed master of historical fiction Steven Pressfield.
Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, AD 55. In the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, agents of the Roman Empire receive information about a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a religious fanatic calling himself Paul the Apostle to insurrectionists in Corinth. What's in the letter could bring down an empire. The Romans hire a former legionary, a solitary man-at-arms named Telamon to intercept the letter and destroy the courier. Telamon fights for money, not principles. He's been promised a rich reward; should he fail, the punishment is death by crucifixion. But once he meets the courier, Telamon experiences an extraordinary conversion, and instead of carrying out the mission, takes on the Empire. In his first novel of the ancient world in thirteen years, the best-selling author of Gates of Fire and Tides of War returns with a gripping saga of conquest and rebellion, bloodshed and faith. Steven Pressfield is the author of the best-selling novels Gates of Fire and Tides of War, as well as The Legend of Bagger Vance. He is also the author of the classics on creativity The Art of War and The Artist's Journey. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Published 2021-03-02 by W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. - New York (USA)

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A brilliant tour de force.

A great warrior comes face to face with the only thing that could ever change him: a little girl who holds both hope and humanity in her heart. This is Pressfield's best work.

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What makes Mr. Pressfield's novels so compelling is the depth of his research and his remarkable ability to drop the reader into the middle of a scene from 2,000 years ago... The climax will leave the reader a bit stunned as Mr. Pressfield brings all the tension and plot machinations to an unexpected but satisfactory conclusion, leaving the reader happily exhausted. Read more...

An incredible book that I devoured in one sitting. The master behind Gates of Fire does it again!

A Man at Arms captures not only the ferocity and shock of battle, but also the relationships and emotions that make warfare so awful and yet so glorious.

A master storyteller's searing epic. Steven Pressfield brings to life a warrior's limitless devotion and the total commitment to serving humanity. Powerfully told yet humbling, A Man At Arms will remain with you long after you put it down.

An enthralling epic from the master of historical fiction with tremendous character development, fast-paced action, and extraordinary combat scenes! A truly wonderful read.

Greek: Patakis ; Serbian: Laguna ; Spanish: Editorial Almuzura

A Man At Arms explores the warrior ethos through the eyes and heart of a mercenary whose calling is tested on a journey of transformation. A masterpiece!