Centurion-Macro 3 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I was wondering if you guys could give me some names of Roman fiction books. I have already read... the entire Eagle Series, the entire Eagle of the 9th series, I am now looking for more Roman fiction, I will take any of it, but preferably a Legionary story or something. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanista 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I was wondering if you guys could give me some names of Roman fiction books. I have already read... the entire Eagle Series, the entire Eagle of the 9th series, I am now looking for more Roman fiction, I will take any of it, but preferably a Legionary story or something. Thanks. Eagle in the Snow by Wallace Breem is a classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion-Macro 3 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Eagle in the Snow? what is it about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanista 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Eagle in the Snow? what is it about? look it up on google, there are lots of reviews and commentaries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kosmo 5 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 As literature I think that Yourcenar Memoirs of Hadrian are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I was wondering if you guys could give me some names of Roman fiction books. I have already read... the entire Eagle Series, the entire Eagle of the 9th series, I am now looking for more Roman fiction, I will take any of it, but preferably a Legionary story or something. Thanks. Eagle in the Snow by Wallace Breem is a classic. Excellent suggestion Lanista. This is probably my favourite novel of all time. There's also a few good recent books like The Forgotten Legion Chronicles by Ben Kane and The Warrior of Rome series by Harry Sidebottom. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=...ywords=ben+kane There's masses of great historical novels out there......Search and ye shall find!!!! P.S. Check out Lanista's book as well, you won't be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I don't do fiction very much, I am afraid. But a recent book I read that was decent was Black Ships by Jo Graham which retold the Aeneas foundation myth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I don't do fiction very much, I am afraid. But a recent book I read that was decent was Black Ships by Jo Graham which retold the Aeneas foundation myth. I've just started reading this today, I'm about 60 pages into it and I'm still sat on the fence as to whether I like it or not, but it's early days yet so I'll persevere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artimi 10 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Loved the Eagle in the Snow by Bream. The last several paragraphs so evocative (not sure if this is the word I want, but it will do). The Last Legion by Manfredi is very good as well. I didnt watch the movie. I find movies never come near to the book. Sutcliffe's book on the Nineth Legion may be a children's book, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion-Macro 3 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions guys! I have put some on hold, but my library does not have the Eagle in the Snow so I will buy it somehow. I have never heard of the forgotten Legion chronicles...but I totally forgot about the Warrior of Rome series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Medusa 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Except for the books already mentioned I like the following: Roma Sub Rosa mystery series by Steven Saylor as well as SPQR by John Maddox Roberts (also mystery) First three volumes by Colleen McCullough about Marius and Caesar etc. The Far Arena by Richard Ben Shapir Gladiators of the Empire series by James Duffy In German: Fortunas Rache and Die Legionen des Raben by Maria W. Peter (mystery) Leichtes Geld and Flammenmeer by Peter Lichtenberger (mystery) Die Schule der Gladiatoren by Wolfram zu Mondfeld/Barbara zu Wertheim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispina 18 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 I was wondering if you guys could give me some names of Roman fiction books. I have already read... the entire Eagle Series, the entire Eagle of the 9th series, I am now looking for more Roman fiction, I will take any of it, but preferably a Legionary story or something. Thanks. How many books, and their titles please, are in the Eagle of the Ninth series? I did a google search and got a little confused as to the sequence of the books. I think I would very much like to read these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispina 18 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 I also read that Eagle of The Ninth will be made into a movie in 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion-Macro 3 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 I was wondering if you guys could give me some names of Roman fiction books. I have already read... the entire Eagle Series, the entire Eagle of the 9th series, I am now looking for more Roman fiction, I will take any of it, but preferably a Legionary story or something. Thanks. How many books, and their titles please, are in the Eagle of the Ninth series? I did a google search and got a little confused as to the sequence of the books. I think I would very much like to read these. There are 3 titles in the Eagle of the ninth series. The Eagle of the Ninth, the Silver Branch and the Lantern Bearers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispina 18 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 There are 3 titles in the Eagle of the ninth series. The Eagle of the Ninth, the Silver Branch and the Lantern Bearers. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites