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Emperor Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Emperor books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Emperor series? Start with "The Gates of Rome" (2002) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Emperor reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Gates of Rome
2002
The Death of Kings
2004
The Field of Swords
2005
The Gods of War
2006
The Blood of Gods
2013
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