Battle For Empire is the latest novel in Sam Barone\'s six part series, a bronze age historical saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Jean Auel.
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Sam\'s books have been published in nine languages and he has over 200,000 readers. "I write stories that I would enjoy reading, and it\'s a true blessing that others have found these tales interesting, informative, and entertaining." Sam and his wife Linda, and their two cats (Minga and Norton) enjoy life in beautiful Prescott Arizona.
History and reading have always been two of Sam\'s favorite interests, and considers himself more of a storyteller than a writer.
Sam\'s sixth book in the Eskkar saga, Clash of Empires, will be published in spring 2013.
It has since been released worldwide.
Seven years later, the author\'s first Eskkar story, Dawn of Empire, was published in the USA and UK.
He moved to Scottsdale Arizona, to take up his second career as a writer.
In 1999, after thirty years developing software in management, Sam retired from Western Union International, as VP of International Systems.
After a hitch in the Marine Corps, he entered the world of technology.
About the Author: Born and raised in Queens, New York, Sam Barone graduated from Manhattan College with a BS degree.
And Sargon becomes the reluctant warrior who holds the key not only to Akkad salvation, but to his parents\' survival.
All of Eskkar\'s Battle skills will be put to the test.
Eskkar and Trella must find some way to defeat this vastly superior force, not of untrained barbarian hordes, but skilled soldiers led by experienced conquerors.
The Elamites must expand to survive, and they, too, plan to invade the Land Between the Rivers and reduce its people to slavery.
The mighty Elamite Empire, the near mythical land beyond the mountains, has cast its eyes on the riches of the Land Between the Rivers.
As Eskkar and Trella deal with the northern invasion, Bracca, Eskkar\'s companion from the old days, risks his life to bring warning of yet another danger.
When he is suddenly thrust into battle, Sargon discovers that he must learn the way of the warrior not only to survive, but to save Tashanella\'s life, and the city of Akkad.
She shows Sargon a different path to the future.
But even as he dreams of taking power from his parents, Sargon encounters Tashanella, the beautiful and gifted daughter of the clan\'s chief.
In desperation, his parents banish Sargon, sending him to the barbarian warriors of the steppes to learn honor or die.
Meanwhile, his son Sargon, instead of preparing for his role as heir to the throne, falls deeper into idleness and disrepute.
Eskkar must face his former clan in a Battle that only one side can survive.
Now Eskkar and Trella face new menaces to their growing Empire - an invasion from the north, the return of the hostile steppes horsemen, and their rebellious son, Sargon, who threatens to destroy everything his parents have worked so hard to create.
Fifteen years have passed, and under Trella\'s guidance, Akkad has become the most prosperous and powerful city in the Land Between the Rivers.
In Dawn of Empire, Eskkar the warrior and Trella the slave girl come together in a mighty struggle to survive a barbarian invasion and build mankind\'s first walled city.
Battle For Empire is the latest novel in Sam Barone\'s six part series, a bronze age historical saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Jean Auel
