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Eagles of the Empire
The Eagles of the Empire series by Simon Scarrow has 24 known books (24 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with Under the Eagle (2000). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is Tyrant of Rome. The next announced book, The Sword of Rome, is due 5 November 2026.
- Books
- 24 known books (24 novels)
- Published
- 24
- First published
- 2000
- Status
- ongoing
- Shelved under
- Historical Fiction
- Last checked
Start here: Under the Eagle (2000) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Under the Eagle
Under the Eagle is the first entry in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in July 2000 at 256 pages. The series continues from here with The Eagle's Conquest. Simon Scarrow writes the series as one continuous chronological narrative, so publication order and in-story order are the same.
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The Eagle's Conquest
The Eagle's Conquest is the 2nd book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in August 2001 at 448 pages. It follows Under the Eagle and precedes When the Eagle Hunts in the reading order.
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When the Eagle Hunts
When the Eagle Hunts is the 3rd book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in August 2002 at 288 pages. In the reading order it follows The Eagle's Conquest and precedes The Eagle and the Wolves.
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The Eagle and the Wolves
The Eagle and the Wolves is the 4th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in 2003 at 288 pages. In the reading order it follows When the Eagle Hunts and precedes The Eagle's Prey.
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The Eagle's Prey
The Eagle's Prey is the 5th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in July 2004 at 320 pages. It follows The Eagle and the Wolves and precedes The Eagle's Prophecy in the reading order.
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The Eagle's Prophecy
The Eagle's Prophecy is the 6th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in 2005 at 320 pages. It follows The Eagle's Prey and precedes The Eagle in the Sand in the reading order.
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The Eagle in the Sand
The Eagle in the Sand is the 7th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in August 2006 at 320 pages. In the reading order it follows The Eagle's Prophecy and precedes Centurion.
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Centurion
Centurion is the 8th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2007 at 352 pages. It follows The Eagle in the Sand and precedes The Gladiator in the reading order.
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The Gladiator
The Gladiator is the 9th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in August 2009 at 390 pages. It follows Centurion and precedes The Legion in the reading order.
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The Legion
The Legion is the 10th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2010 at 400 pages. In the reading order it follows The Gladiator and precedes Praetorian.
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Praetorian
Praetorian is the 11th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2011 at 353 pages. In the reading order it follows The Legion and precedes The Blood Crows.
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The Blood Crows
The Blood Crows is the 12th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in October 2013. In the reading order it follows Praetorian and precedes Brothers in Blood.
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Brothers in Blood
Brothers in Blood is the 13th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in October 2014 at 366 pages. In the reading order it follows The Blood Crows and precedes Britannia.
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Britannia
Britannia is the 14th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2015 at 512 pages. It follows Brothers in Blood and precedes Invictus in the reading order.
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Invictus
Invictus is the 15th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2016 at 400 pages. In the reading order it follows Britannia and precedes Day of the Caesars.
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Day of the Caesars
Day of the Caesars is the 16th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2017 at 460 pages. In the reading order it follows Invictus and precedes The Blood of Rome.
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The Blood of Rome
The Blood of Rome is the 17th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2018 at 384 pages. In the reading order it follows Day of the Caesars and precedes Traitors of Rome.
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Traitors of Rome
Traitors of Rome is the 18th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2019 at 352 pages. It follows The Blood of Rome and precedes The Emperor's Exile in the reading order.
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The Emperor's Exile
The Emperor's Exile is the 19th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2020 at 385 pages. In the reading order it follows Traitors of Rome and precedes The Honour of Rome.
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The Honour of Rome
The Honour of Rome is the 20th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2021 at 352 pages. It follows The Emperor's Exile and precedes Death to the Emperor in the reading order.
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Death to the Emperor
Death to the Emperor is the 21st book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2022 at 352 pages. In the reading order it follows The Honour of Rome and precedes Rebellion.
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Rebellion
Rebellion is the 22nd book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2023 at 422 pages. It follows Death to the Emperor and precedes Revenge of Rome in the reading order.
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Revenge of Rome
Revenge of Rome is the 23rd book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2024 at 432 pages. It follows Rebellion and precedes Tyrant of Rome in the reading order.
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Tyrant of Rome
Tyrant of Rome is the 24th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, written by Simon Scarrow, published in November 2025. It follows Revenge of Rome and, as of this catalogue, is the most recent entry in an ongoing series.
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About the Eagles of the Empire series
Simon Scarrow's Eagles of the Empire novels follow two Roman soldiers of the invasion army that conquers Britain under Emperor Claudius: Macro, a battle-hardened centurion risen from the ranks, and Cato, a clever, reluctant recruit who starts the series as Macro's optio and rises over the books to command legions of his own. Beginning with the invasion of Britain in AD 43, the series follows the pair across the length and breadth of the Roman Empire — Britain, Judea, Egypt, Syria, Spain, Rome itself — through open battle, palace intrigue, rebellion, and the changing whims of a string of emperors from Claudius to Nero.
The appeal is the buddy-soldier dynamic (older, brawnier Macro and younger, sharper Cato balance and needle each other book after book) wrapped around brisk, blood-and-mud battle writing and real 1st-century Roman history and politics. It sits in the same space as Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels — army-life adventure fiction built around a durable friendship between two very different soldiers — but transplanted to the legions of the early Roman Empire rather than Wellington's army.
Scarrow has published a new entry almost every year since 2000, and the series remains active: Tyrant of Rome (2025) is the latest installment, with Macro and Cato's story still ongoing and no announced conclusion.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Eagles of the Empire series?
24 novels so far, from Under the Eagle (2000) to Tyrant of Rome (2025), with a new book published almost every year.
What order should I read Eagles of the Empire in?
Publication order, starting with Under the Eagle. Simon Scarrow writes the series as one continuous, chronological story following Macro and Cato's careers, so publication order is also the in-story order throughout.
Is the Eagles of the Empire series finished?
No. It's still ongoing — Tyrant of Rome (2025) is the most recent novel and Simon Scarrow continues to publish roughly one new entry per year, with no announced conclusion to Macro and Cato's story.
Is there a new Eagles of the Empire book coming?
Nothing beyond Tyrant of Rome (November 2025) had been announced as of this writing, but given Scarrow's near-annual release pace since 2000, a 25th novel is likely in the coming year even though no title or date has been confirmed.
Do I need to read Eagles of the Empire in one sitting, or can I start partway in?
Each novel is a largely self-contained campaign, so you can start partway through without being lost — but Macro and Cato's ranks, relationships, and personal circumstances evolve across the whole series, so starting from Under the Eagle gets you the full arc rather than jumping in on established status quo.
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