Ranks of Bronze

Ranks of Bronze is a science fiction novel by American writer David Drake.

Ranks of Bronze
First edition
AuthorDavid Drake
Cover artistAlan Gutierrez
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreScience fiction
PublisherBaen Books
Publication date
May 1986
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pages314
ISBN0-671-65568-X (Paperback edition 1986) ISBN 0-671-31833-0 (Paperback edition 2001)
OCLC13785437

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

Release details

  • Paperback edition 1986 ISBN 0-671-65568-X
  • Paperback edition 2001 ISBN 0-671-31833-0

References

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