A major triumph of historical fiction, The Druid King, is a masterly retelling of the life of the legendary general Vercingetorix and his brilliant crusade against the Roman invasion of Gaul.Vercingetorix was both a man of myth and a real historical figure—he managed, where others had failed, to unite the tribes of Gaul and lead them against the might of the entire Roman empire.
After watching his father’s harrowing death, young Vercingetorix retreats to the forest where he learns the ways of the druids. Soon he must return to civilization to reclaim his birthright and his father’s honor, but the city of his birth has changed. Now, he must confront the greatest military power the world has even known--the Roman legions of Julius Ceasar. This is the story of Vercingetorix, Druid King of Gaul.
“Spinrad realisitically portrays both the strengths and weaknesses of Vercingetorix and Ceasar. . . . Lovers of historical fiction . . . should enjoy The Druid King.” –The News & Observer
“Exciting, insightful historical fiction.” --Midwest Book Review
“Powerfully written. . . . The stark and compelling portraits he paints of the Gallic people, of Caesar, are painted with a masterful flourish. . . . A good read, with a lot of meat & substance." --Medieval Times
“Refashion[s] an intriguing legend into an epic piece of historical fiction. . . . Spinrad breathes new life into a mythical figure, reimagining the adventures and motivations of a larger-than-life superhero.” --Booklist
“Spinrad realisitically portrays both the strengths and weaknesses of Vercingetorix and Ceasar…. Lovers of historical fiction, strategy and battle should enjoy The Druid King.” —The News and Observer (Raleigh, NC)
“Powerfully written…The stark and compelling portraits he paints of the Gallic people, of Caesar, are painted with a masterful flourish…. A good read, with a lot of meat & substance." --Medieval Times
“Refashion[s] an intriguing legend into an epic piece of historical fiction...Spinrad breathes new life into a mythical figure, reimagining the adventures and motivations of a larger-than-life superhero.” --Booklist
