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Masters of Rome

by Robert Fabbri Book 5 in the Vespasian series.

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Vespasian captures Caratacus after years of British resistance, but success in the field does not free him from imperial politics. Claudius’s freedmen compete for influence, Agrippina’s ambitions disturb the eastern provinces and Vespasian is sent to Armenia to protect Roman interests. The novel connects Britain, Rome, Armenia and Judaea through the rivalries that will shape the final years of Claudius’s reign.

Vespasian's movement between provinces shows how Roman advancement depends on imperial favour as much as military success. A commander who performs too well can attract suspicion, while marriage, succession and freedmen's influence shape postings from the palace. The novel treats the empire as an interconnected political system in which trouble in Armenia or Judaea can be inseparable from rivalry at Claudius's court.

Historical Periods

Roman Conquest of Britain43–87 CE Reign of Claudius41–54 CE Roman Judaea and Second Temple Society4 BCE–66 CE Roman–Parthian Wars53 BCE–217 CE

Historical people

Agrippina the Younger15–59 Claudius11 BCE–54 Caratacus15–54 Vespasian9–79

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