: A young Dacian nobleman whose perspective provides insight into Dacian culture and military tactics.
: A Silurian Celt turned Roman centurion, known for his gloominess and ability to get the job done despite his superiors' expectations.
: The emperor's cousin, depicted as ambitious and willing to sacrifice men for his long-term goals. El fuerte- Adrian Goldsworthy.epub
: King Decebalus of Dacia is preparing for war, leading to a brutal siege of the fort that pits disciplined Roman legions against tribal Dacian forces.
(originally titled The Fort ) by Adrian Goldsworthy is the opening novel of the City of Victory trilogy. Set in AD 105 along the Danubian frontier, it follows the veteran centurion Flavius Ferox as he takes command of the isolated fort of Piroboridava during the brewing conflict between the Roman Empire and the Dacian Kingdom. Core Plot & Setting : A young Dacian nobleman whose perspective provides
: A young Hadrian (the future emperor) appears as a calculating figure with his own secretive agendas that Ferox must navigate. Key Characters
: His command consists largely of Brigantes —fierce Britons who are often former rebels and convicts as likely to mutiny as they are to fight the enemy. : King Decebalus of Dacia is preparing for
Detailed reviews and purchasing options are available on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads . The Fort - Roman Fiction. - Dr Adrian Goldsworthy