A Roman legion is laying siege to the city of Nicopolis . Unlike many stories where Romans are on the defense, here they are the aggressors, and the narrative highlights the toll taken on the city's diverse population of Greeks, Arabs, Jews, and Christians.
Goldsworthy uses his academic background to include period-accurate details, such as specific wine appellations and authentic military terminology.
The City (City of Victory #2) by Adrian Goldsworthy | Goodreads
The book features a younger, more calculating version of the future emperor Hadrian before he reached the throne. Series Reading Order