The Centurions books in order

The Centurions is a historical fiction series by Amanda Cockrell following Roman soldiers across the empire, from Britain to the German frontier, spanning decades of military service.
Series · Historical Fiction · Military Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Centurions 1981 Amanda Cockrell Buy
2 Barbarian Princess 1982 Amanda Cockrell Buy
3 The Emperor’s Games 1984 Amanda Cockrell Buy
4 The Border Wolves 2021 Amanda Cockrell Buy

Amanda Cockrell’s Centurions series is a sweeping account of life in the Roman military. The original trilogy — The Centurions, Barbarian Princess, and The Emperor’s Games — was published in the early 1980s and follows Roman officers through campaigns in Britain and along the German frontier.

Decades later, Cockrell returned to the series with The Border Wolves in 2021, picking up threads from the earlier books and bringing new depth to the Roman frontier setting. The series is notable for its detailed portrayal of military life and its attention to the cultural exchanges that happened along the empire’s edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Centurions series?

There are four books in the The Centurions series, published between 1981 and 2021.

What is the first book in the The Centurions series?

The first book in the The Centurions series is The Centurions, published in 1981.

What is The Centurions series about?

The Centurions follows Roman soldiers through decades of service on the empire’s frontiers. Beginning with The Centurions in 1981, the series tracks characters through military campaigns, political intrigue, and personal relationships across Britain and the Germanic provinces. The series spans from the original 1980s trilogy to The Border Wolves, published in 2021.

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