The book narrates the beginning of Hadrianus Domitius Martius’s military career. As a mere boy, and a citizen of the Roman Empire, he enlisted in the Roman army like many others in the year 811 Ab Urbe Condita (58 A.D.) and became a legionnaire ready to fight to death for the honour and strength of Rome. Throughout the story, he transforms into a fierce warrior marked by historical events.
Tales are told of soldiers, imperial commanders and civilians following the Roman garrisons, as well as the hardships of living in both urban and country settlements.
