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Dawn of Empire: A Novel (Eskkar Saga)

Dawn of Empire: A Novel (Eskkar Saga) is a historical adventure set five millennia ago near the Tigris River. The story follows Eskkar and Trella as they devise a defense for the farming village of Orak against a marauding clan.

At a glance

Set in a village on the eastern bank of the Tigris five millennia ago.
The central conflict is the threatened attack on Orak and its people’s effort to defend their homes and way of life.
The ebook listing identifies it as 496 pages and supports screen readers, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise combines ancient village life, invasion, and a defense plan led by an outcast warrior and the woman he loves.
Reading tools listed include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Cons

At 496 pages, it is a substantial read rather than a short historical adventure.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Ebook details
Publisher	HarperCollins e-books
Publication date	March 17, 2009
Language	English
File size	3.3 MB
Print length	496 pages
ISBN-13	978-0061841408

Reading features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a long historical adventure centered on a threatened ancient settlement and its defense.
Readers interested in character-led stories involving Eskkar and Trella.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a short read or a plot outside ancient warfare and village defense.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 252 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars27%27%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars0%0%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and hard to put down, with praise for its storyline, character development, writing, battle scenes, and historical research, including its portrayal of steppe warriors. This praise suits readers drawn to the listing’s ancient invasion-and-defense premise, but the feedback is subjective and does not establish historical accuracy. Ratings lean positive overall, though a smaller share is less favorable.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the gripping story, developed characters, and well-executed writing.
Some feedback highlights battle scenes and detailed historical research, including the portrayal of steppe warriors.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dawn of Empire about?

The story is set five millennia ago near the Tigris River. Eskkar and Trella help the people of Orak prepare to defend their village from a marauding clan.

What is listed for the ebook’s length and file size?

The listing gives a print length of 496 pages and a file size of 3.3 MB.

What reading features are listed?

Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.