sonic Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Hello everyone, just thought I should point out that the new tome on Belisarius is finally available to pre-order on Amazon: Belisarius. I'm expecting everyone to buy a copy, and those who don't will get a visit from the Spanish Inquisition!! (Unless they've got a note from their mum!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDickey Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hello everyone, just thought I should point out that the new tome on Belisarius is finally available to pre-order on Amazon: Belisarius. I'm expecting everyone to buy a copy, and those who don't will get a visit from the Spanish Inquisition!! (Unless they've got a note from their mum!! ) Is this coming to America? I couldn't find it on Amazon's US page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) Is this coming to America? I couldn't find it on Amazon's US page. Thanks for the enquiry! I've asked the publishers about this, but am still awaiting a reply. When it comes, i'll let you know. In the meantime, I found this: Belisarius US?. Is that what you were looking for? Cheers! Edited July 10, 2008 by sonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDickey Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) Is this coming to America? I couldn't find it on Amazon's US page. Thanks for the enquiry! I've asked the publishers about this, but am still awaiting a reply. When it comes, i'll let you know. In the meantime, I found this: Belisarius US?. Is that what you were looking for? Cheers! Cool. Thanks a lot. I'm definitely interested in it. Edited July 11, 2008 by DDickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Is this coming to America? I couldn't find it on Amazon's US page. Thanks for the enquiry! I've asked the publishers about this, but am still awaiting a reply. When it comes, i'll let you know. In the meantime, I found this: Belisarius US?. Is that what you were looking for? Cheers! Cool. Thanks a lot. I'm definitely interested in it. Thanks for the interest: I hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maty Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Is this coming to America? I couldn't find it on Amazon's US page. Thanks for the enquiry! I've asked the publishers about this, but am still awaiting a reply. When it comes, i'll let you know. In the meantime, I found this: Belisarius US?. Is that what you were looking for? Cheers! Cool. Thanks a lot. I'm definitely interested in it. Isn't the American edition called Belisari US? I'll get me coat. Thanks for the maps Ian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Isn't the American edition called Belisari US? I'll get me coat. Now That Is BAD!!! I demand a public apology!! Thanks for the maps Ian! You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Hi all Now that I've received the proof draft and know what is defintely going to be in it, I thought that I'd give a little more information about the book. It's a complete account of the life of Belisarius, using Procopius as the main source (obviously!) but using other sources to either complement or contradict his story. It also attempts to include up-to-date sources and opinions about the armies that he both used and fought against, although it should be noted that much of the evidence is fragmentary and open to interpretation. I have analysed his African and Italian campaigns in some detail and sent in numerous maps and drawings to the editor in the hope that they would be included. Thankfully, my editor has now confirmed that it will contain 27 maps, 18 tactical battle diagrams, 15 other b/w line drawings and 33 plates in the plate section (including 6 specially-commissioned drawings of troop types). It is now possible to follow the course of his Italian campaign and understand what he was doing! I have also found out where Narnia is! On a final note, I know that some of my interpretations are going to be questioned by readers with an extensive background in the period. However, I would like to point out that none of the opinions expressed are included merely to cause controversy. They are all vital to the story and reflect my sincere opinions about Belisarius and his life. Ian Edited August 19, 2008 by sonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 To whom it may concern: Belisarius is now out - I've received my copies - but the powers that be have decided to put the RRP at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorius Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 looks good, especially with all those maps on the campaign, much talk about Narses in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 looks good, especially with all those maps on the campaign, much talk about Narses in it? A little, mainly concerning the Italian campaign (obviously!). However, there is no real attempt to discuss his life in any detail: it is, after all, a book about Belisarius. Maybe at some point I should look at the possibility of writing a history of Narses. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that we have enough information on him to make a separate book viable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephele Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Congratulations, Sonic! Is this your first published book? I see that your publisher, Pen and Sword, puts out a lot of military history books! I'll be sure to purchase a copy of your book for my library! -- Nephele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Congratulations, Sonic! Is this your first published book? I see that your publisher, Pen and Sword, puts out a lot of military history books! I'll be sure to purchase a copy of your book for my library! -- Nephele Yes, this is the first - and I'm extremely nervous about the reception it's going to get! The good news for me is that I'm currently writing my second, but I'm not allowed to say any more by the publisher!! I hope you enjoy the book (and thanks for buying it )! Edited January 29, 2009 by sonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Is it available in Australia yet mate? If it is, I'll definitely buy a copy, as the history of the Later Eastern Roman Empire is my personal equal favourite time of Roman history (along with the late Republic/Early Principate)! I might even knock together a little review on it, for consideration by the powers that be on UNRV. Edited January 29, 2009 by Tobias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Is it available in Australia yet mate? If it is, I'll definitely buy a copy, as the history of the Later Eastern Roman Empire is my personal equal favourite time of Roman history (along with the late Republic/Early Principate)! I might even knock together a little review on it, for consideration by the powers that be on UNRV. I'm not sure about the situation in Australia. All I can suggest is having a quick search on the net or contacting a local bookshop. If it's not directly available, it then depends on whether you have to order from a British or American site (e.g. amazon.co.uk or amazon.com). I found this link that (allegedly) allows you to buy from either Amazon site: Possible Aus. link. Obviously, I don't know if it works! If you can order from the UK, it's available now: if from the US, it's being published (again allegedly) on 10th April. Hope that's of some help. If there are any problems, let me know and I'll get in touch with the publishers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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