--- product_id: 404428385 title: "Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2" price: "€ 26.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/404428385-protector-the-powerful-second-historical-novel-in-the-athenian-series store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 **Price:** € 26.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 - **How much does it cost?** € 26.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/404428385-protector-the-powerful-second-historical-novel-in-the-athenian-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 by (9781405944045) from desertcart UK’s Books Shop. Free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Epic book - Conn covers events from this period well. The book was well written and presented the history accurately. I noted some bad reviews about the book along with Gates of Athens, complaints that not enough happened regarding battles from so called lovers of historical fiction. Conn does a great job of presenting the history very well and help me understand events surrounding that period, the people, politics, religion, geography, etc, which is what history is about. It’s not just battles and gore, and if that’s all your looking for your not really into history, even if it is written in a fictional style. I have never read a bad book by Conn yet, cannot wait to read the next release. Would recommend these books to all who have a real love of history, they really do bring events from that period to life. Review: A Good read - If you like Historical fiction based on fact then this is a really good read.Together with Book 1 The Gates of Athens it covers the invasion by Persia around 470 BC & covers the Battles at Thermpylae, Marathon,Salamis, Plataea & Mycale. I was rather disappointed in the second quarter of The Gates of Athens Where I felt it got bogged down in generalities & I was too hasty in writing a revue when I didn`t intend finishing it. Then someone gave me The Protector so I went on with Book 1 to find that it picked up again with the Battle of Salamis in the second half. I am pleased to say there was no problems at all with The Protector which was enthralling from start to finish. Suffice to say I have already started on another Trilogy By Conn Iggulden ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 37,894 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 73 in Ancient & Classical History Fiction 423 in War Story Fiction 924 in Adventure Stories & Action | | Book 2 of 2 | Athenian | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,668) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1405944048 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1405944045 | | Item weight | 298 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 432 pages | | Publication date | 3 Feb. 2022 | | Publisher | Penguin | ## Images ![Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916XNt25VlL.jpg) ![Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71op-9TYCFL.jpg) ![Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810lx-AIzFL.jpg) ![Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910xIC87X9L.jpg) ![Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kbMpBnBqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Epic book *by J***C on 26 May 2022* Conn covers events from this period well. The book was well written and presented the history accurately. I noted some bad reviews about the book along with Gates of Athens, complaints that not enough happened regarding battles from so called lovers of historical fiction. Conn does a great job of presenting the history very well and help me understand events surrounding that period, the people, politics, religion, geography, etc, which is what history is about. It’s not just battles and gore, and if that’s all your looking for your not really into history, even if it is written in a fictional style. I have never read a bad book by Conn yet, cannot wait to read the next release. Would recommend these books to all who have a real love of history, they really do bring events from that period to life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good read *by P***D on 2 August 2021* If you like Historical fiction based on fact then this is a really good read.Together with Book 1 The Gates of Athens it covers the invasion by Persia around 470 BC & covers the Battles at Thermpylae, Marathon,Salamis, Plataea & Mycale. I was rather disappointed in the second quarter of The Gates of Athens Where I felt it got bogged down in generalities & I was too hasty in writing a revue when I didn`t intend finishing it. Then someone gave me The Protector so I went on with Book 1 to find that it picked up again with the Battle of Salamis in the second half. I am pleased to say there was no problems at all with The Protector which was enthralling from start to finish. Suffice to say I have already started on another Trilogy By Conn Iggulden ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent retelling of a powerful tale - don't miss it *by B***M on 12 May 2022* Conn Iggulden is always to be relied on for bringing history to life, and this book is no exception. I am very familiar with the background, having read Herodotus as part of my classical studies, and there is no subsititute for going directly to the great master for a most easy and enjoyable read about everything that he ever came across during his life, as well as a detailed account of the Persian Wars. Conn brings it to life also, but in a diferent way, by providing all the dialogue that Herodotus omits (being a historian, not a novelist). Of course, he takes a few liberties with the facts as they are actually known from contemporary sources, but this is entirely legitimate in a fictionalised re-telling. We cannot now know everything that happened back then, and Conn provides a plausible explanation for some of the things about which we do not now the specific detail. He's also good at recreating a society and a political landscape which is utterly different from ours, and yet formed the basis of the democracy (well, oligarchy except for the three weeks before a general election!) in which we live today. If the Persians had won, absolutely nothing whatsoever would have been the same as it is now - that's a powerful thought worth reading about. ## Frequently Bought Together - Protector: The powerful second historical novel in the Athenian series from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 2 (Athenian, 2) - The Gates of Athens: Book One in the Athenian series: 1 (Athenian, 1) - Lion: The epic novel set in Ancient Greece from the Sunday Times bestselling author: 1 (The Golden Age, 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/404428385-protector-the-powerful-second-historical-novel-in-the-athenian-series](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/404428385-protector-the-powerful-second-historical-novel-in-the-athenian-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*