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Ben Kane | |
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Born | Nairobi, Kenya | 6 March 1970
Occupation | Author |
Genre | Historical fiction |
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Ben Kane (born 6 March 1970) [1] is an Irish novelist who specialises in historical fiction. He is best known for his Forgotten Legion, Spartacus, and Hannibal book series. His 2011 novel, Hannibal: Enemy of Rome, made the Sunday Times bestseller list. [2]
In 2013, Kane and two friends walked the entire length of Hadrian's Wall for charity while wearing full Roman military kit, including hobnailed boots; [3] they raised nearly £19,000 for Combat Stress and Medecins Sans Frontieres.[ citation needed] In 2014, they walked again in Italy, raising over £26,500. A documentary film was made about their walk, entitled The Road to Rome, with Ian McKellen providing voiceover. [4]
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Ben Kane | |
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![]() Kane in 2019 | |
Born | Nairobi, Kenya | 6 March 1970
Occupation | Author |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Notable works |
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Website | |
benkane |
Ben Kane (born 6 March 1970) [1] is an Irish novelist who specialises in historical fiction. He is best known for his Forgotten Legion, Spartacus, and Hannibal book series. His 2011 novel, Hannibal: Enemy of Rome, made the Sunday Times bestseller list. [2]
In 2013, Kane and two friends walked the entire length of Hadrian's Wall for charity while wearing full Roman military kit, including hobnailed boots; [3] they raised nearly £19,000 for Combat Stress and Medecins Sans Frontieres.[ citation needed] In 2014, they walked again in Italy, raising over £26,500. A documentary film was made about their walk, entitled The Road to Rome, with Ian McKellen providing voiceover. [4]