The Captain — John Norman

THIS IS THE HISTORY 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...

HOUR OF THE WOLF
From the savage death pits of the Ortung Vandals, to the murderous intrigues of the imbecile Emperor's court, to the perfumed cages of luscious, willing slaves, the giant Otto is carving a legend across the stars. And when this gladiator and chieftain of Wolfung worlds seeks to form a fronti4egion of space barbarians, the nobles dare not refuse him; they have only the courage to murder him. But, can even an empire's might stop such a man?