Artimi

I have read good things about this book.. it is on my wish list. ( should any one feel motivated..............lol)

Crispina - I finished "Wolves" right before the long weekend. Good story, but not great. Though I felt this book did a lot for the character development of Cato and Macro. I've got the next one on order. How do you like it so far? I started reading Manfredi's "The Last Legion" which, so far, focuses on the last Western Emperor - Romulus Augustus. From reading the historical notes (the book is fiction), it appears the author's going to tie this into Arthurian legend in Britain. So far, though, not as strong as Scarrow. J I think part of the problem with the 'The Last Legion' is the translation style. I loved this book and felt there was something left out when it was translated. and I never saw the movie.. I find if I have read the book, the movie is a disappointment. And life is too short for avoidable disappoints:)

Or to ignore current vicissitudes which don't seem to have changed in kind or tenor but only quantity, ferocity but at the same time creating distance between actual contact.

That may be the case in some instances. Walk into any typical bookstore in the US, and you'll be surrounded by the best-sellers, which could be novels, self-help books, political commentaries, etc. Classical works are to be found as well, but you really have to look for them. This may just be a reflection of the times. However, my experience in bookstores in Barcelona was that the classical texts were much more visible, and appeared to be more a part of mainstream culture. Just my own anecdotal observation or that each nation is in a different time or era of its development. or that history is considered by some to be baggage.

Yup, that would be like Greece asking for the Elgin Marbles, or Israel for the Holocaust cultural artifacts, or Guatemala for the Mayan codices, or Poland for its stolen art in Norway, or China for all those artifacts all around the world, or Romania for ... (Any candidates???) Or Romanian for the Ukrainian provinces it says were always its..

And yet to stand at the top of Masada and see the ruins and see the remains of the Roman camps and the ramp is awe inspiring. Dont know why.

what is the sequence of titles for the Eagle series. I 'need' to read a series in the order which they are written. I am considering starting this series. it was Crispina's quote : "GO! Leave the heads and go!" that piqued my interest. Occassionally I need to read a book that has that written. In balance in a way to Breem's book Eagle in the Snow.

this comment by M. Porcius Cato resonated with me. Yes, but the standard "Rome as Villain" show depicts at least one Good Roman. This is par for the course, and it reminds me of a racist with whom I was acquainted who told me--with no hint of irony-- "All N--'s ain't bad." I'm not asking for the Romans to be depicted as all-good, but for their assault on the Masada to be placed in its proper, historical context--i.e., an assault on a group of murderous religious fanatics who had conducted terrorist operations against innocent Jews. In this context, you can have as many or as few Good Romans as you'd like, but at least it becomes clear what was at stake in purging Judaea of these zealots. Instead, the series depicts these backward, religious fanatics as heroic martyrs--which they most certainly were not--rather than as committed enemies of peaceful civilization and Hellenic enlightenment. Not sure, in fact I am quite sure, this is not the thread for this, with regard to racist comments. A long time ago in the land called Oprah, they were having a discussiont on racism. Several people in the audience and one stage made the comment," if you are white by defiintion you are racist". Ophrah made no comment about this or effort to contradict this. Should I have expected her too? Not sure. But I stopped watching her at that point completely. I have heard and seen that sentiment in other venues occasionally (unfortunately I never made a note of them because I would stop reading/ listening). It is not that I am denying historical and modern evidence of racism. It is that it is more purvasive in all cultures/'races' than some people would have you believe and as such should be given voice. that is my rant.. the ability of people to have tunnel vision on subjects etc. feel free to move this post to a most appropriate thread or even delete it.

this is really interesting. hope they publish some translations:)

Just in case we can post videos... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj47M64_4Vw...feature=related

I have been listening and watching the videos posted AW (of course from youtube). would it be appropriate to post music videos here? There are some songs that many years later still bring tears flowing, whether tears of hope or sadness.

I keep reading the thread, wishing I could come, but alas, not financially possible. Any of the places suggested would wonderful to me.

Has any one read this book? The hardcopy is pretty pricey in CAD. But I love hardcover books.. Here is an interview with the author (MP3) by The Guardian. thanks, the audio wasnt available, but the article reinforced my decision to add it to my wish list:)

Has any one read this book? The hardcopy is pretty pricey in CAD. But I love hardcover books.. Artimi - this looks terrific. Added it to my Amazon Wish List last week, but not available in the US until Summer '10. OY! You could always order it form amazon.ca or amazon.uk:)

Happy Birthday JGolomb Enjoy:)

From Amazon.ca

Oh Great Caesar, I will ponder your words with great seriousness

all I can say is Wow. The review brought back the book to me in mood and emotion. thank you JGolomb The Breem book deserves a reread.

cute rodent, but my cat is the same size I think. he is now down to 30 pounds

Crispina, that is quite a hefty charge in my books. I rarely use the library, I ended up with fines, even with option of renewing on line. Also you dont know where that library book has been I restarted reading Goldsworthy's book on the fall of the Roman empire. He writing almost reads itself.

I have tried to read this book a couple of times. I felt Bryan Ward-Perkins book: The Fall of Rome and the end of civilization, had more to offer, more concisely.

I just received Barbero's in the mail. Online bookstores are way to easy to use. Looking forward to reading it. I seem to be reading more about the later empire than I used. Artimi - let me know what you think. And as you're reading, check out the postings on the "barberization" of the roman army. The book is highly relevant to that discussion. I finished the book.. The train wreck happened according to schedule and the surviving passengers climbed aboard the next train, not realizing it too would end in wreckage. this book is relevant to 2 topics: Barbarization of the army and the new topic Justinian vs Theodoric. I will try to sort the ideas in mind and see if I can put them in 'scholarly' comments in the relevant topics.. Also I think in my own weird way this also ties in with that wonderful Breem book.

I am fairly new to UNRV, but an senior citizen at Ancient Worlds(was at Ancient Sites almost at it inception). This thread, especially the last few posts reminds of conversations with the Golden Oldies (the ones that remember AS in the beginning). Everything ages and changes even Internet sites.

My problem with books I figure I will keep and reread ---- I want new.. stupid huh?

How far back does history go? How far back is responsibility?