Ranks of Bronze
Ranks of Bronze is a science fiction novel by American writer David Drake.
First edition | |
Author | David Drake |
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Cover artist | Alan Gutierrez |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction |
Publisher | Baen Books |
Publication date | May 1986 |
Media type | Print (paperback) |
Pages | 314 |
ISBN | 0-671-65568-X (Paperback edition 1986) ISBN 0-671-31833-0 (Paperback edition 2001) |
OCLC | 13785437 |
Plot summary
A defeated Roman legion is sold into slavery to alien traders seeking low tech soldiers to be used in conflicts to secure trading rights on alien planets.[1] Their new masters soon learn that the Romans are the best low tech fighters that can be found.[1] Given their worth as soldiers and success on the battlefield, the Romans' alien masters provide them with everything, including near immortality.[1] However, the Romans want only one thing, and that is to go home.[1]
Sequels
- Foreign Legions (2002) short stories edited by Drake
- The Excalibur Alternative (2002), David Weber
Release details
- Paperback edition 1986 ISBN 0-671-65568-X
- Paperback edition 2001 ISBN 0-671-31833-0
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References
- chapters.indigo.com Archived 2013-01-01 at Archive.today
External links
- scifi-fantasy-info.com, David drake bibliography
- david-drake.com, Author's publication list
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