03-10-2006, 03:52 PM
Ave all,
We seem to have moved very slightly off-topic, not that I am complaining.
Here are some more books for you to salivate over.
Amongst the many books written by Alfred Duggan, I have six with Roman themes.
Founding Fathers - New English Library - 1973 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-01795-8
He Died Old - New English Library - 1976 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-02970-0
Winter Quarters - New English Library - 1974 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-01775-3
Three's Company - New English Library - 1974 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-02012-6
Family Favourites - New English Library - 1975 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-02129-7
The Little Emperors - New English Library - 1974 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-01962-4
From the back covers:-
"Alfred Duggan's story of the reign of King Romulus, always keeping the details of the ancient legend in view, conveys an extraordinary sense of the realities of life in the eighth century B.C."
"The story of Mithradates, King of Pontus in the first century BC, is both exraordinary and unique. Amid numerous family murders, Mithradates secured power and wealth for himself and his country. At 20 he was a ruthless tyrant, at 40 a libertine and by the age of 68 he was a daring leader and a disciplined and heroic warrior."
"Winter Quarters is the stirring account of Camul and Acco, two young Gallic noblemen living at the time of Julius Caesar. Roman power and influence were at their height and the Roman army which both created and reflected this power was like a magnet to young men seeking travel and constant excitement."
"The best of Alfred Duggan's books about Rome, and one of the best of all his novels, Three's Company tells the story of the Triumvirate from the point of view of Lepidus, a solid convincing human being in whom every candid reader will recognise something of himself. He sometimes commands respect, more often merits our contempt, but never, entirely, forfeits our sympathy."
"This is the story of Elagabalus, named after the Syrian sun god and sky-stone. At thirteen years he led his army victoriously against the might of the Emperor of Rome. He was a god-like young man indeed; strong, beautiful, charming, and beloved of his soldiers. Once established as Emperor though, his family sought to influence him, but he rejected them, and they, like the Senate, became his deadly enemies."
"The Little Emperors is celebrated among those who know Alfred Duggan's novels well. It covers a fascinating subject - the little Emperors, or little Caesars, of the title are those leaders who were proclaimed in Britain whilst the barbarians overflowed into Gaul, and this island was isolated from the centre of the Empire, Rome."
I have one last book to add to the list. "Founding Fathers" was published in America under the title "Children of the Wolf" by Ace Star Books, K-118.
Happy hunting and reading.
Vale
M. Spedius Corbulo
We seem to have moved very slightly off-topic, not that I am complaining.
Here are some more books for you to salivate over.
Amongst the many books written by Alfred Duggan, I have six with Roman themes.
Founding Fathers - New English Library - 1973 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-01795-8
He Died Old - New English Library - 1976 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-02970-0
Winter Quarters - New English Library - 1974 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-01775-3
Three's Company - New English Library - 1974 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-02012-6
Family Favourites - New English Library - 1975 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-02129-7
The Little Emperors - New English Library - 1974 - Cover by W. Francis Phillipps - ISBN 450-01962-4
From the back covers:-
"Alfred Duggan's story of the reign of King Romulus, always keeping the details of the ancient legend in view, conveys an extraordinary sense of the realities of life in the eighth century B.C."
"The story of Mithradates, King of Pontus in the first century BC, is both exraordinary and unique. Amid numerous family murders, Mithradates secured power and wealth for himself and his country. At 20 he was a ruthless tyrant, at 40 a libertine and by the age of 68 he was a daring leader and a disciplined and heroic warrior."
"Winter Quarters is the stirring account of Camul and Acco, two young Gallic noblemen living at the time of Julius Caesar. Roman power and influence were at their height and the Roman army which both created and reflected this power was like a magnet to young men seeking travel and constant excitement."
"The best of Alfred Duggan's books about Rome, and one of the best of all his novels, Three's Company tells the story of the Triumvirate from the point of view of Lepidus, a solid convincing human being in whom every candid reader will recognise something of himself. He sometimes commands respect, more often merits our contempt, but never, entirely, forfeits our sympathy."
"This is the story of Elagabalus, named after the Syrian sun god and sky-stone. At thirteen years he led his army victoriously against the might of the Emperor of Rome. He was a god-like young man indeed; strong, beautiful, charming, and beloved of his soldiers. Once established as Emperor though, his family sought to influence him, but he rejected them, and they, like the Senate, became his deadly enemies."
"The Little Emperors is celebrated among those who know Alfred Duggan's novels well. It covers a fascinating subject - the little Emperors, or little Caesars, of the title are those leaders who were proclaimed in Britain whilst the barbarians overflowed into Gaul, and this island was isolated from the centre of the Empire, Rome."
I have one last book to add to the list. "Founding Fathers" was published in America under the title "Children of the Wolf" by Ace Star Books, K-118.
Happy hunting and reading.
Vale
M. Spedius Corbulo
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