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The Emperor series by Conn Iggulden is a historical fiction series consisting of six books published between 2003 and 2013, focusing on the life of Julius Caesar. Set in ancient Rome, the series traces Caesar's journey from a young man navigating political intrigue to a leader shaping the fate of the Roman Republic. It details his early years in Rome, his military campaigns, and his political development, blending historical events with adventurous storytelling. The narrative emphasizes themes of ambition, loyalty, and power, incorporating fictionalized elements to convey the experiences of its central character. The series is part of Iggulden's broader body of work in historical fiction, which includes the Conqueror series.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of The Gates of Rome (Emperor)

    The Gates of Rome (Emperor)

    2003 · Conn Iggulden

    The Gates of Rome is a historical fiction novel by Conn Iggulden that follows the early life of Julius Caesar. The story blends history and…

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  2. Cover of The Death of Kings (Emperor, Book 2)

    The Death of Kings (Emperor, Book 2)

    2004 · Conn Iggulden

    The second book in Conn Iggulden’s Emperor series follows Julius Caesar as he faces challenges on land and sea. After being captured by pirates and…

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  3. The Field of Swords

    2005 · Conn Iggulden

    Connor Iggulden is a British author known for writing historical fiction, especially the Emperor and Conqueror series. He also co-authored the…

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    The Gods of War

    2006 · Conn Iggulden

    From the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the intrigue of the Senate, from foreign wars that created an empire to the betrayals that nearly tore…

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  5. Emperor

    2013 · Conn Iggulden and Sherwood

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  6. Cover of The blood of gods

    The blood of gods

    2013 · Conn Iggulden

    Il sangue degli dei is a historical novel by Conn Iggulden published in 2013. It is the fifth and final book in the Imperator series, focusing on the…

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What order should I read the Emperor books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Gates of Rome (Emperor)”.

How many books are in the Emperor series?

We list 6 books by Conn Iggulden , published between 2003–2013.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.