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Beat and his Antonian Shepherd Dog, lived-in modern-day Switzerland.
They were cajoled into Joining the Roman Army.
In the year 313 A D. Emperor Constantine, decreed that the religion of the Roman Empire was Christianity.
Either Beat was extremely lucky or was being looked after by a higher force. He was constantly promoted.
After winning many battles and saving Rome from the Goths. He was promoted, to Commander of the Eastern Roman army.
He was given orders to drive the Sassanids out of Jerusalem. Then teach the Sassanid Empire, To Bow to Rome.
On completion of his orders. Beat Decided to Honour a promise he had made. To fulfil this promise, He led the Eastern Roman army East.
Crossing the Sassanid empire, India, and China, Before he was able to return Mae, to her family. They lived in a group of Islands, nameless at the time but know known as the Philippines. Their adventure continues as they attempt to return to Rome.
The Book is filled with Adventure, Romance, and fighting. Join Beat and Leon on their Journey across a world which to them, was very new.

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Publié par	AuthorHouse UK
Date de parution	24 mai 2022
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781665598873
Langue	English

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BEAT AND LEON THE WARRIOR DOG

Into the Sassanid Empire and Beyond

Cy Sansum

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Published by AuthorHouse 05/23/2022

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CONTENTS
Acknowledgement
Introduction

Chapter 1 Into The Sassanid Empire
Chapter 2 Farewell Jerusalem
Chapter 3 Sand And Wind
Chapter 4 What Is Worth More Than Gold?
Chapter 5 Charcoal, Sulphur And Potassium Nitrate
Chapter 6 Last Battle Before The Euphrates
Chapter 7 Who’s A Daddy?
Chapter 8 Let’s Take Mae Home
Chapter 9 Chandragupta
Chapter 10 The Land Of The Dragon
Chapter 11 Escape From Badong
Chapter 12 The Siege Of Jian Kang
Chapter 13 Home At Last
Chapter 14 An Exciting Revelation
Chapter 15 Return To Ctesiphon
Chapter 16 The Return Of The Princess
Chapter 17 The Holy City
Chapter 18 Urgent Message From Rome

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I continue to be supported by these amazing ladies.
Without them, The Leon books would not exist.

Jennifer Dominise: Account specialist/senior publishing consultant.
Jennifer continues to provide me, with encouragement.
Throughout the book, she continues to give support.
She is always there to answer my questions.
Katie Hoolahan: Editor.
This talented lady skilfully edited this book, as she did with the previous Leon book.
She has amazing abilities, which bring my books to life.

INTRODUCTION
M y Name is Beat.
I used to live high up in the Swiss alps, where I looked after my father’s sheep.
There were often attacks by Wolves, especially during the winter months.
My father has a pack of Anatolian Shepherd dogs.
The leader of the pack was Leon. Leon was the youngest but also strongest, cleverest, and my best friend.
If you read the previous book (Leon the warrior dog). Leon and I, had to join the Roman Army. We participated in many adventures, and many battles. At one point, I was leading a small group of Roman soldiers, in a back to the wall defence of Rome itself.
Our Emperor Constantine, had declared that the religion of the Roman Empire, was now Christian. Therefore, all citizens had to become Christians. Can he really order us to become a Christian? Surly a man’s religion is what is in their heart.
Rome was about to fall. All the people had done their best, but the Goths, outnumbered us and Rome was about to be destroyed.
I had made one of my first prayers to this Christian God. Lia had often spoke about this Jesus, now I have no other option, but to trust him.
About a half hour after, I made my prayer. To my surprize and excitement, I could hear the sound of many war cries!
Charging towards the back of the Goth army, were Thousands of Alemanni warriors, led by the love of my life, Princess Sky.
Sky, had managed to persuade her father, to let her take Warriors, to fight against the Goths.
After the Saving of Rome. Sky, myself, and of course Leon, returned to visit my father, before travelling north to Sky’s Home. There we were soon married.
Every day was peaceful, lying beside a stream, or running through a Sunkissed meadow.
Then the bad news!
On day the emperor made a visit, and asked, or rather ordered me to take charge of the Eastern Roman Army. He wanted me to lead the Eastern army, against the Sassanid Empire.
The Sassanid empire, was the last pre-Islamic Persian Empire. The Sassanid Empire extended from Modern day Turkey to modern day Pakistan. Their soldiers, had crossed into the Eastern Roman Empire and taken Jerusalem. My orders were, to drive them out of Jerusalem. And then to Destroy the Sassanid Empire.
My target, was to enter the Sassanid Capital, and then capture, or kill, their Emperor. Now that is easy to talk about but to deliver would be a massive challenge.
while I was thinking about this order, Lia came into the room. If you had read the previous book, you will be aware that Lia, and her sister Tia, where daughters of a Senator. They had both been captured by a breakaway group of rebel Alemanni warriors. Both of the young women were going to be sacrificed to the Alemanni Gods.
Eventually, I was told that one would be burnt to death, while the other would be freed. I was given the job of asking Tia, to reject this Jesus, then she would be saved from the stake, and set free. (What she did not know, was that if she rejected Jesus, her sister Lia, would be burnt in her place). Tia, refused to reject Jesus and was burnt.
I will never forget the look on her face. There were no tears or screaming. It was as if someone was shielding her from the pain. she just stood there, as the flames enveloped her.
I still see her face, every night in my dreams.
The emperor ordered me, to take Lia with us, to Jerusalem. Lea, was eventually given the role of making sure, all my soldiers were Christians.
After a couple of battles, we arrived at Jerusalem.
It had taken a bit of cunning, and pain, to break into the city.
Now we are preparing for the Invasion of the Sassanid Empire.

CHAPTER ONE
INTO THE SASSANID EMPIRE
I t was early morning. I was standing on top of a hill overlooking the road that the Eastern Roman army will use in its quest to conquer the Sassanid Empire. I was once Beat, the shepherd boy, but now I am Commander Zug of the Eastern Roman army, and planning the campaign for the invasion.
The year was 315AD, in early September. I had already achieved one part of our Emperor’s command, which was to capture Jerusalem. That was in fact the easy part. Now, I was about to lead the Roman Eastern Army on a mission to teach the Sassanid Empire a lesson. My orders were to destroy their armies, and ensure that the Sassanid were unable to invade Roman territory, ever again. The Sassanid Empire covered a massive area.
I had started out from Antioch with 220,000 soldiers, plus another couple of thousand warriors from other tribes. Our losses had been few from the long march, but after leaving 50,000 soldiers behind to protect Jerusalem, my fighting force was reduced to about 155,000 soldiers.
I intended to avoid the direct route to their Capital, by marching south then crossing the Nafud desert. This would hopefully avoid any battles before we reached their capital.
My plan was to cross the Nafud Desert during late Autumn when it would be cooler and we may be able to find an Oasis, or two, with some water. My army was large, with many men and horses to provide for. This all has to be transported.
I would commandeer our supplies from the neighbourhood, but somehow, we would need to restock regularly, which could be a problem.
Water would be limited, food may also be in short supply, and we would be fighting a larger army, often protected by high walled cities. This would be a bit of a challenge.
I was joined by Leon.
“Hello boy,” I said to him, “have you come to help me, or are you just getting a break from your missus?” I smiled. I even thought I saw a smile on Leon’s face.
Ok, I know dogs don’t smile, but it did look like a smile. Leon jumped onto me, and knocked me over. I grabbed him around his chest, and we rolled around for a bit.
“Leon my friend, we haven’t had a wrestle for ages! Although you always win, it’s nice to have a wrestle with you, it takes my problems away for a while.”
I was now sitting with Leon lying next to me. He didn’t give much advice, but I did feel more relaxed. It wasn’t long before my thoughts returned to the concerns I had before Leon turned up. Being a shepherd boy protecting my sheep from the Wolves was a lot easier than being a Roman officer. I was now holding my head in my hands, looking a bit lost. Then I heard Sky calling me.
“You look like you need some help.” she said.
I threw my arms around her and held her close.
“I am afraid I do.” I replied. “We have an army of about 160,000 men, and about 200,000 horses. Somehow, we have to feed and water them. We will be crossing a land, where few Romans have been before, and none of my people, or your people have crossed. We don’t know how many battles we will have to fight, and have no way of replacing any soldiers which we may lose.”
“Yes, my love, you do have a bit of a problem.” Sky replied.
“No problem though, you married a handsome and wise husband. And I have a plan.”
“I have arranged for a meeting at noon, where I will disclose my plan. Until then let’s enjoy this peaceful moment, there won’t be many of those for the foreseeable future.”
It was noon. The time I spent with Sky seemed to have flown by. I had invited Lia, Mae, and Sky of cours