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Start with The Gladiator and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Gladiator
Book 1 by Ben Kane • Published 2012
Returning to Thrace after soldiering, Spartacus is betrayed, seized and sold to a Roman gladiator school. In the brutal training yards of Capua he forges alliances, finds love and begins to plan the uprising that will...
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Spartacus reading order
Ends with Rebellion
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Book 1:The Gladiator
Ben Kane • 2012
Returning to Thrace after soldiering, Spartacus is betrayed, seized and sold to a Roman gladiator school. In the brutal training yards of Capua he forges alliances, finds love and begins to plan the uprising that will...
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Book 2:Rebellion
Ben Kane • 2012
Spartacus now leads a vast army of escaped slaves that has humiliated Rome’s legions. As victory and the Alps beckon, he must choose between escape and a final showdown, while internal rivalries and the ruthless ambit...
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Spartacus FAQ
What is the best order to read the Spartacus series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Gladiator.
How many books are in the Spartacus series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Spartacus series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Spartacus series?
New readers should start with The Gladiator, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Spartacus series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2012.