03-25-2006, 08:41 AM
Ave Viventius & Jasper,
Viventius, the book cover images have been sent to you attached to an e-mail.
Jasper, thank you very much for posting the image of George Shipway for me.
Here is another review found at Amazon.com.
"Imperial Governor, July 13, 2004
Reviewer: xerones from York, N. Yorks. United Kingdom
I first read this book as a teenager when it was published in hardcover. So it was with a feeling of nostalgia that I purchased and read the re-issued paperback recently. I was not disappointed. Although not the best of the bunch of historical novels set in the Roman period, it is much better than some. The characterization of a somewhat pompous, self-centred Roman aristocrat being posted to the outer reaches of the Empire by an Imperial court dominated by the factions surrounding Nero is excellent. The interactions between the Governor Suetonius Paulinus and the range of minor characters from native Britains to other Roman commanders and officials is well composed and the story is taught even if as in all 'true' historical novels, one knows the outcome. As a 'biography' it correctly approaches (the) subject from the Governor's perspective. For example, Boudi©ca is treated as a rebel (terrorist?) not a national hero which from the viewpoint of a Roman, is entirely correct. A good read."
I would be interested to read your thoughts on my treatment of this subject. What would you do to enhance this topic?
Vale
M. Spedius Corbulo
Viventius, the book cover images have been sent to you attached to an e-mail.
Jasper, thank you very much for posting the image of George Shipway for me.
Here is another review found at Amazon.com.
"Imperial Governor, July 13, 2004
Reviewer: xerones from York, N. Yorks. United Kingdom
I first read this book as a teenager when it was published in hardcover. So it was with a feeling of nostalgia that I purchased and read the re-issued paperback recently. I was not disappointed. Although not the best of the bunch of historical novels set in the Roman period, it is much better than some. The characterization of a somewhat pompous, self-centred Roman aristocrat being posted to the outer reaches of the Empire by an Imperial court dominated by the factions surrounding Nero is excellent. The interactions between the Governor Suetonius Paulinus and the range of minor characters from native Britains to other Roman commanders and officials is well composed and the story is taught even if as in all 'true' historical novels, one knows the outcome. As a 'biography' it correctly approaches (the) subject from the Governor's perspective. For example, Boudi©ca is treated as a rebel (terrorist?) not a national hero which from the viewpoint of a Roman, is entirely correct. A good read."
I would be interested to read your thoughts on my treatment of this subject. What would you do to enhance this topic?
Vale
M. Spedius Corbulo
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