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Emperor - Iggulden's Caesar

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  • 29-01-2010 8:52pm
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    Green Hornet
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    Just completed the last of Conn Igguldens "Emperor" series. Thoroughly enjoyed it I must say. I put off reading the last few chapters for a while as I really didn't want to read them. I was actually even a little apprehensive when reading them.

    Gave me a great insight into Caesar and his contemporaries at the time. Also provided a good overview of Rome and it's workings during the period.

    What really struck me was Marcus Brutus though. Of course I know the books are works of fiction but damn, it gave me a real sense of empathy with Brutus. I'd always associated him with some of the bad characters in history but the books have certainly given me a broader insight into his character (or Iggulden's impression of it at any rate).

    Just wondering if anybody else has read the series and for your thoughts.


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    mav79
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    Without doubt that was one of the finest series i have ever read, and his trilogy on genghis khan is superb also, even enjoyed reading emperor a second time a year later, i can't fault iggulden's writing.


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    Green Hornet
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    I believe he may be going to write a fifth book in the Emperor series as well. I assume it will tie up the story of Brutus and the aftermath of Caesars death.


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