The barbarian invasions were withstood, and the Roman Empire emerged stronger than ever. Now the leader in a worldwide industrial revolution, Rome's might has allowed it to prosper for centuries, while the steam powered warmachines of the Imperial legions keep hostile neighbors at bay. Seeking to escape the endless toil of the factory, a young man joins the army. His commander works to prove himself, away from the power and corrupting influence of his rich and mighty family. Amid a backdrop of revolution, espionage and assassination, how can a green and unprepared cohort withstand the onslaught of forces aiming a deathblow at the largest empire ever created?
A fast-paced adventure story that brings the Roman Empire to life, as you've never seen it before. Alternate History meets Steampunk Adventure in Daniel Ottalini's first novel, Brass Legionnaire.
