Marching With Caesar: Birth of the 10th Legion - Paperback

Birth of the 10th Legion: The Beginning of Titus Pullus's Journey

This edition of Marching With Caesar®-Birth of the 10th Legion contains material previously released in the First Edition of Marching With Caesar-Conquest of Gaul. Experience the origins of one of historical fiction's most compelling military heroes in this meticulously researched Roman Legion saga.

The Story of Rome's Most Famous Legion

Titus Pullus, the hero of the 10th Legion and the Marching With Caesar series, tells his story from the very beginning of his life, starting with his relationship with his father, how his friendship with Vibius Domitius began, and how their burning ambition to join the Legions was helped by a veteran nicknamed Cyclops.

Enlisting in the 10th Legion, raised in 61 B.C. by Gaius Julius Caesar, Birth of the 10th Legion recounts the first campaign ever conducted by Julius Caesar as a commander, when he quells an insurrection in Hispania, as seen through the eyes and from the perspective of the men like Titus and Vibius who actually did the fighting.

Historical Military Fiction from the Ground Level

This first-person narrative places you directly in the sandals of a Roman legionary during Caesar's earliest military command. R.W. Peake delivers authentic battle sequences, military procedures, and the daily realities of legion life in the late Roman Republic. The friendship between Titus Pullus and Vibius Domitius forms the emotional core of this military adventure, grounded in the harsh realities of ancient warfare.

Perfect for Fans of Ancient Rome

Birth of the 10th Legion appeals to readers who appreciate detailed historical accuracy combined with compelling character development. The novel covers the Hispania campaign of 61 B.C., providing insight into Julius Caesar's formative years as a military leader while focusing on the common soldiers who executed his strategies.

As the first book in the Marching with Caesar series, this volume establishes the foundation for Titus Pullus's legendary career and introduces readers to the brotherhood, discipline, and brutality of Roman military life during one of history's most transformative periods.