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Have you read any good books lately? (history/numismatics related)


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21 minutes ago, ambr0zie said:

I am currently reading Douglas Jackson's Caligula. 

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I like the history combined with fiction (or the other way around). I will not provide any spoilers, but I find the book very pleasant, surely not a historical document, but this is what I was looking for - a "light" book, perfect for 30 minutes - 1 hour before sleep. 

I read and enjoyed his book about Claudius.

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13 hours ago, DonnaML said:

...However, I've read each of his current series of several historical novels that take place in Roman Britain, and very much enjoyed them...

Sounds interesting! What are the titles?

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4 hours ago, CPK said:

Sounds interesting! What are the titles?

There's a list of all of them, with descriptions, at his website. See http://www.adriangoldsworthy.com/romanfiction.htm . There are now six of them -- he's been putting out one every year, in addition to his non-fiction books. I'm always astonished at how productive some people manage to be!

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On 1/10/2024 at 12:26 AM, David Atherton said:

Currently, I'm waiting on Barnes and Noble to deliver Mary Beard's latest book Emperor of Rome. 

Beard's book finally arrived over the weekend and it's a hoot!

 

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I love her no-nonsense myth busting approach peppered with a dry sense of humour. Peaking behind the curtain is her forte.

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