<p><b>IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!</b><br><br><b>THE EAGLE IN THE SAND is the action-packed seventh novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling <i>Eagles of the Empire</i> series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell. </b><b>''Scarrow''s [novels] rank with the best'' <i>Independent</i></b><br><br>Judaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a ''hearts and minds'' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives'' rebellions have become bolder.<br><br>Not only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out...</p>