07-25-2002, 03:20 PM
Hey all,<br>
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I finished the book last night. The book basically had the same tempo as the first half (which was fast paced), up to and including the actual disaster itself. The characters Peter introduced in Glaxus's civilian life were well written, and there are more than a few parts in the book which will leave you chuckling. The ending was good, although it could have been extended a little (again, I wish the book was longer!), but overall, I give this a happy 2 thumbs up.<br>
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Tim, with regard to your comments, at least the leather dress one: Is it possible, that at some point, the wives of germanic chiefs wore leather dresses to show their rank above the commoners? Just curious. (leather would be more costly than linen/wool?)<br>
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Also, you are correct about the gaulish/germanic term. However, I think that any inaccurracies in this book will be of the same level as the ones you pointed out, which are minor (there is nothing glaringly wrong like in "Gladiator"). What impressed me was the obvious research Peter put into the army's tactics, training, and way of life. As soldiers, this is what will have the most appeal to us modern legionarys.<br>
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Bravo Peter!<br>
<br>
<p>"Only Trajan could go to Dacia."<BR>
<BR>
Magnus/Matt<BR>
Optio<BR>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" </p><i></i>
<br>
I finished the book last night. The book basically had the same tempo as the first half (which was fast paced), up to and including the actual disaster itself. The characters Peter introduced in Glaxus's civilian life were well written, and there are more than a few parts in the book which will leave you chuckling. The ending was good, although it could have been extended a little (again, I wish the book was longer!), but overall, I give this a happy 2 thumbs up.<br>
<br>
Tim, with regard to your comments, at least the leather dress one: Is it possible, that at some point, the wives of germanic chiefs wore leather dresses to show their rank above the commoners? Just curious. (leather would be more costly than linen/wool?)<br>
<br>
Also, you are correct about the gaulish/germanic term. However, I think that any inaccurracies in this book will be of the same level as the ones you pointed out, which are minor (there is nothing glaringly wrong like in "Gladiator"). What impressed me was the obvious research Peter put into the army's tactics, training, and way of life. As soldiers, this is what will have the most appeal to us modern legionarys.<br>
<br>
Bravo Peter!<br>
<br>
<p>"Only Trajan could go to Dacia."<BR>
<BR>
Magnus/Matt<BR>
Optio<BR>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" </p><i></i>
