Empire: Conn Iggulden

Pericles is more than a hero. He`s the leader of Athens. The empire`s beacon of light.

But even during times of peace, the threat of Sparta - Athens`s legendary rival - looms large on the horizon. When a sudden catastrophe brings Sparta to its knees, Pericles sees a golden opportunity to forever shift the balance of power in his city`s favour.

For sometimes, the only way to win lasting peace is to wage war.

Sparta may be weak, but their power is far from extinguished. Soon a ruthless young boy steps forward to lead the Spartans back to greatness.

As the drums of battle draw closer, can Pericles rise once more?

Or will the world`s greatest empire fall under his watch?