"In an alternate world where Rome never fell, the armies of the Imperium rule the earth with relative humanity and good sense--backed up by nuclear might. But there is one dark spot on the map of Roman civilization: the large part of the New World ruled by the bloodthirsty Aztec empire. The Aztecae, with their loathsome rituals of human sacrifice, have now begun to extend their power in challenge to Rome, and they must be stopped. Germanicus, once Procurator, now Caesar, leads his legions across the globe to bring Roman light to the barbarian darkness--and if he fails, a Dark Age of savagery and terror will rule in his stead!"--Pg. [4] of cover.