parthianbow Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 OK, so I've looked through the threads and can't find any posts about this book. Excuse me if there already are. I happened upon this book by chance a while back. Don't let the poor cover put you off - it looks like something drawn by a 5 year old, but what is within the covers is a little gem. It's a series of short stories covering the history of Roman Britain through the eyes of generation after generation of the same Roman family. The author has used little gems of real information or archaeological finds to weave into the stories - they are tremendously effective, and the book is very well-written. A definite five out of five stars. Amazon.com Amazon UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGolomb Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ben - this looks very interesting actually. Seems it's not available in the US. ...looking around to see if there's a ebook copy floating around and accessible anywhere J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvadius Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Jason try here: Waterstones Or Amazon Kindle edition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Jason what do you mean it is not available in the US? The link Ben gave is to Amazon.com for a kindle edition, and if you look below it gives the option to paperback and hardcover... http://www.amazon.co...05794474&sr=8-2 and when you look for "new" you get from third party shops wihin the USA a copy for 10 bucks http://www.amazon.co...2&condition=new (Grey Thunder Trading from Florida) cheers viggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGolomb Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yeah...I see...I dunno what the hell I was looking at before. It clearly stated that the book wasn't available to consumers in the US. Um. Nevermind. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cheers for the recommendation Ben. The book has just been ordered!! It sounds similar to "Roma" by Steven Saylor, but obviously set in Roman britain instead of the Republic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artimi Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I just added it to my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthianbow Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 You're welcome. I hope you all enjoy it. I thought it was absolutely tremendous, and it got great press reviews, but it doesn't seem to have sold well, sadly. It's out of print already in the UK :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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