Ranks of Bronze

Ranks of Bronze

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name = Ranks of Bronze

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author = David Drake
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country = United States
language = English
genre = Science fiction novel
publisher = Baen Books
release_date = May 1986
re-release_date = August 2001
media_type = Print (Paperback)
pages = 338 pp (Paperback edition)
isbn = ISBN 0-671-65568-X (Paperback edition 1986) ISBN 0-67131833-0 (Paperback edition 2001)

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

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. [http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Foreign-Legions-Drake-Weber-Flint/9780671319908-item.html chapters.indigo.com] ] Their new masters soon learn that the Romans are the best low tech fighters that can be found. Given their worth as soldiers and success on the battlefield, the Romans' alien masters provide them with everything, including near immortality. However, the Romans want only one thing, and that is to go home.

Release details

Paperback edition 1986 ISBN 0-671-65568-X

Paperback edition 2001 ISBN 0-67131833-0

References

External links

*Baen, [http://www.booksforabuck.com/sfpages/ranks_bronze.html booksforabuck.com] , 1986, book review
*Kurtis61, [http://www.epinions.com/content_42981363332 epinions.com] , October 11 2001, book review
*Buzzard, [http://www.strategypage.com/militaryforums/390-1138.aspx strategypage.com] , Ocrober 1 2004, Book review
* [http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Foreign-Legions-Drake-Weber-Flint/9780671319908-item.html chapters.indigo.ca] , publisher's synopsis and author bio
* [http://www.scifi-fantasy-info.com/david-drake-bibliography.html scifi-fantasy-info.com] , David drake bibliography
* [http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/03-SlammersCD/SlammersCD/Ranks%20of%20Bronze/index.htm Free on-line copy of "Ranks of Bronze"]
* [http://www.david-drake.com/bibliography.html david-drake.com] , Author's publication list


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