The Chieftain — John Norman

BLAZING ACTION BY THE AUTHOR OF THE PROVOCATIVE GOR SAGA THIS IS THE HISTORY OF THE AGE OF THE TELNARIANS

A corrupt, vast empire spans galaxies, ruling by terror, slavery, and the lash. But on a thousand worlds of swords and science, the savage souls of true men will not be chained. A heroic tide is rising--and one warrior is born to lead the barbarian horde...

DAY OF THE DOG
A peasant is sent to the arena... but before the horrified gaze of noble ladies, the warrior named Dog slaughters headsmen, hunters, and beasts to win freedom as a gladiator. Then deep-space rebels attack an Empire ship where Dog slays for passengers' amusement, and the gladiator becomes a rebel. Now a beautiful officer of the court finds her life depends on the mercy of Dog--the man she ordered put to death!