OK, this week I’ve got 3 signed books to give away to celebrate the new look on the website. There’s one copy of the new paperback of Hannibal: Enemy of Rome, one large format paperback of Spartacus: The Gladiator, and one hardback of same. Another simple question: who was the man to defeat Spartacus militarily? It wasn’t Pompey. Answers to me here on the site, by email, on Twitter or Facebook by 5 p.m UK time on Monday the 12th. Good luck!
cotswold says
Hi Ben, I believe Crassus was responsible for defeating Spartacus. Really looking forward to reading this. Hanibal was a cracking read, got through it in two days!.
Ben Kane says
@cotswold: thanks for popping by the site, and delighted that you enjoyed Hannibal so much. Good luck in the competition!
richie_rich says
Hi Ben it was Marcus Licinius Crassus who defeated Spartacus
Nancy Kimball says
Marcus Licinius Crassus
I’m delighted to discover another author of historical fiction set in Rome. =)
richardlea says
Really looking forward to the Sparticus book, (even better if I win a copy!!!) keep up the good work Ben.
John Salter says
Like the new look Ben! Yes Crassus but he got a bloody nose first!
Ben Kane says
@Nancy Kimball: welcome to my site, and thanks for posting. Glad you found me! Good luck in the competition!
Ben Kane says
@richardlea: thanks – only a month to go, and there will be more competitions to while the time away even if you don’t win in this one 😉
@John: glad you like it! Good luck!
tomhaslett says
Hi Ben! Marcus Licinius Crassus is my answer. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas
Ben Kane says
@tomhaslett: Thanks, Tom. Best to you and yours this Xmas too! Good luck in the competition.
cereza671 says
Marcus Crassus, Julius Ceasar’s Financial sponsor and Pompey’s rival. Also the general featured in your Forgotten Legion series!!
cereza671 says
Sorry I know you said to email the answer l0l but I didnt see that part till AFTER I posted l0l. BTW I just found out that the book my poetry will be featured will hopefully be release jan 17th. Im very excited. And I hope to get your new books as well. If i do not win the competition then I shall order the books regardless! These are must have books on my shelf
Ben Kane says
@cereza671: posting it on the threads was fine – just too late! Sorry you didn’t win. There will be more competitions in the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.
And well done again on getting your poem into a to-be-published book! Very exciting!
cereza671 says
Oh darn 🙁 alas that is a shame… Oh well lol as uve said there will be more to come and I will remain diligent in my hunt to win XD!
Kimmii says
Hey Ben, i think it was Crassus 🙂 (Maybe)… really looking forword to Spartacus but it’ll have to be something pretty wild to compete with Hannibal ‘kudos’. Also are you coming to the Birmingham area anytime soon?
Ben Kane says
@Kimmii: Thanks – glad you liked Hannibal so much. No book signings on for the Birmingham area yet, but keep an eye out on the events page… Happy New Year!
carillion72 says
hi ben
It was Crassus who defeated spartacus mate.
Ben Kane says
@carillion72: right answer, but about 2 weeks too late! There’ll be another competition very soon, however, with signed books, a Roman silver coin and more goodies. Keep an eye on the blog, and good luck!