IX Hispania Disappearance Myth

[Artorius1960]

Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliffe is a great story that takes the disappearance of the legion as its background. I didn't see it mentioned, though I assume that many are familiar with it. If you're not, find a copy, you'll love it.

[Robert Vermaat]

Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliffe is a great story that takes the disappearance of the legion as its background. I didn't see it mentioned, though I assume that many are familiar with it. If you're not, find a copy, you'll love it.

No kidding! It was the first historical novel I read as a child - it sparked my interest in Roman Britain in no small manner! (In fact I was able to buy that very copy from the library). Following Sutcliff's novels, I ended up in Arthurian Britain..

[Spedius]

Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliffe is a great story that takes the disappearance of the legion as its background. I didn't see it mentioned, though I assume that many are familiar with it. If you're not, find a copy, you'll love it.

Ave Artorius1960,

Welcome to the Forum, I will look forward to many similar posts by you.

I too have "The Eagle of the Ninth" my copy was published by Puffin in 1977, with an ISBN of 0-14-03.0890-3.

The back cover reads "When a man's father has disappeared together with an entire legion, and is accused of cowardice, it is natural that his son should want to reclaim his honour. So Marcus embarks on the perilous journey north of Hadrian's Wall, hoping not only to solve the mystery but to rediscover the famous Eagle, symbol of the Legion's honour."

I remember that, although I've not opened the book in many years, it was an interesting, thought provoking, read.

Vale

M. Spedius Corbulo

[Dan Diffendale]

Yes! That was the first historical novel I ever read, I remember checking it out of the library... and I spent many years fascinated by Roman Britain, before I realized all the great stuff a bit further south... :wink:
And I suppose these aren't so far off topic, as the topic is a myth and this book an excellent treatment of said myth.