Three men, three vows. One promises to preserve Rome, another to destroy it, a third to defeat the both of them. Set in 200 BCE, Scipio Rising is the story of the bookish boy who became a peerless military strategist and innovator, a general whom historians have called “greater than Napoleon.” Spurred by a blood vow to his father, young Scipio forsakes his sheltered background to join Rome’s legions in the fight against the Hannibal the Great, the Carthaginian general who has promised to conquer Rome. While Hannibal decimates Rome’s dwindling legions, young Scipio discovers the secret to defeating him. But is he too late? Scipio Rising is a tale of personal sacrifice, political ambition, military genius, and unwavering commitment. Join Scipio, Amelia, Laelius, Pomponia, and Marcus Silenus as they battle overwhelming odds while the fate of western civilization hangs in the balance.