Total War Rome books in order

The Total War Rome series by David Gibbins in reading order, a historical fiction duology tied to the Total War video game franchise, covering the destruction of Carthage and the era of Attila the Hun.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Destroy Carthage 2013 David Gibbins Buy
2 Total War Rome: Destroy Carthage 2013 David Gibbins N/A
3 The Sword of Attila 2015 David Gibbins Buy

The Total War Rome series consists of two novels by David Gibbins, written as tie-ins to Creative Assembly’s Total War strategy games. Destroy Carthage (2013) is set during the Third Punic War and follows a young Roman soldier caught up in the siege that ended Carthage. The Sword of Attila (2015) jumps forward to the fifth century and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

Note that the database listing shows Destroy Carthage twice under slightly different titles. These are the same book, not two separate novels. The series is a duology, not a trilogy, despite three entries appearing in the table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Total War Rome series?

There are three books in the Total War Rome series, published between 2013 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Total War Rome series?

The first book in the Total War Rome series is Destroy Carthage, published in 2013.

Are the Total War Rome books connected to the video games?

Yes. The Total War Rome novels are official tie-ins to the Total War strategy game series. Destroy Carthage was released alongside Total War: Rome II, and The Sword of Attila accompanied Total War: Attila. The books stand on their own as historical fiction, but fans of the games will recognize the settings and time periods.

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