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Post by hodsopa on Oct 15, 2023 22:04:40 GMT
As I am on a Napoleonic track at the moment, I have also started War and Peace. Surprisingly (to me), it is un-boring and good.
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Post by martin on Oct 20, 2023 6:43:43 GMT
Just finished ‘Lion of Macedon’ by David Gemmell (Orbit 1991). A riveting read, set C4th BC, following a known name from early years to the birth of Alexander the Great. Historical, but with a fantasy twist (inspiring for both DBA and Hott).
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Post by skb777 on Oct 20, 2023 9:48:14 GMT
Just finished ‘Lion of Macedon’ by David Gemmell (Orbit 1991). A riveting read, set C4th BC, following a known name from early years to the birth of Alexander the Great. Historical, but with a fantasy twist (inspiring for both DBA and Hott). David Gemmel is my favourite fantasy author, I still re-read Legend. I’ve read this book many years ago, though i remember it went a bit weird and Alexander turned into a demon?
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Post by martin on Oct 20, 2023 13:11:03 GMT
Just finished ‘Lion of Macedon’ by David Gemmell (Orbit 1991). A riveting read, set C4th BC, following a known name from early years to the birth of Alexander the Great. Historical, but with a fantasy twist (inspiring for both DBA and Hott). David Gemmel is my favourite fantasy author, I still re-read Legend. I’ve read this book many years ago, though i remember it went a bit weird and Alexander turned into a demon? Lion of Macedon - demons were harmed in the making of this book ….Legend I’ve not yet seen.
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Post by gregorius on Oct 20, 2023 22:55:39 GMT
Just finished ‘Lion of Macedon’ by David Gemmell (Orbit 1991). A riveting read, set C4th BC, following a known name from early years to the birth of Alexander the Great. Historical, but with a fantasy twist (inspiring for both DBA and Hott). Martin, David Gemmel did an excellent trilogy dealing with the Trojan War. I would heartily recommend it. Cheers,
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Post by Baldie on Oct 21, 2023 6:29:52 GMT
Not read him for years, may get back into the book cases to dig him out. I do remember many bloody deaths and John Wick style lone warriors taking on all comers in desperate last stands.
Having no kids I have promised some of my books to a chums two sons who have started yo show interest in war and plunder.
I know i was reading Sben Hassle before i went to comp as i found them on my dad and uncles book case at my Nanan's. Never did me any harm, but not sure they will be appreciated as presents just yet.
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Post by skb777 on Oct 21, 2023 10:25:46 GMT
Not read him for years, may get back into the book cases to dig him out. I do remember many bloody deaths and John Wick style lone warriors taking on all comers in desperate last stands. Having no kids I have promised some of my books to a chums two sons who have started yo show interest in war and plunder. I know i was reading Sben Hassle before i went to comp as i found them on my dad and uncles book case at my Nanan's. Never did me any harm, but not sure they will be appreciated as presents just yet. My dad fought in the war and used to read Sven Hassle, thank you for reminding me. I keep meaning to read one at least.
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Post by Brian Ború on Oct 21, 2023 10:40:19 GMT
Now I start rereading Gilian Bradshaw's fine Arthurian Trilogy from the eighties, book one: The Hawk of May.
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Post by elliesdad on Oct 21, 2023 10:43:41 GMT
Not read him for years, may get back into the book cases to dig him out. I do remember many bloody deaths and John Wick style lone warriors taking on all comers in desperate last stands. Having no kids I have promised some of my books to a chums two sons who have started yo show interest in war and plunder. I know i was reading Sben Hassle before i went to comp as i found them on my dad and uncles book case at my Nanan's. Never did me any harm, but not sure they will be appreciated as presents just yet. My dad fought in the war and used to read Sven Hassle, thank you for reminding me. I keep meaning to read one at least. When I was in Israel back in the late 80’s I remember finding some Sven Hassel books in a used book store. I was most surprised that anyone there would be interested in reading such matter. Second-hand bookshops are a rare thing these days ☹️ Cheers, Geoff
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Post by sonic on Oct 23, 2023 15:33:30 GMT
The tenth and last:
Thirteen Roman Defeats: The Disasters That Made The Legions
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Post by ammianus on Oct 24, 2023 0:13:04 GMT
Just arrived: Military History of Late Rome 425–457 by Dr. Ilkka Syvänne
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Post by gregorius on Oct 24, 2023 3:18:19 GMT
I've just started on the 2nd of Michael Jecks' Last Templar series, The Merchant's Partner. Still set against the background of Edward II's England, the day-to-day goings on give great insight into the daily life of a minor baron in south-west England. Throw in the murder of a rustic "wise woman" and you have the makings of a cracking yarn.
Cheers
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Post by macbeth on Oct 24, 2023 5:30:31 GMT
I finished off 'The Forgotten Queen' just before going on holiday two weeks ago and then stuffed my case with paperbacks to read on the long train journeys and flights - and for by the pool with cocktails
In short order I read * The Future of Geography - Tim Marshall - geopolitics in space very absorbing, was done before the train reached Sydney. * Exiles - Jane Harper - contemporary Australian Crime set in a small vineyard town in South Australia, the follow up to 'The Dry' and 'Force of Nature' Excellent. Done before touching down in Thailand. * War Dogs - Greg Bear - hard SF about human soldiers fighting an alien menace on Mars. Very good, and an interesting prediction on the outcome of certain billionaires' plans for Martian colonies. Finished at the resort. * Desperate Undertakings - Lindsey Davis - the latest in her Flavia Albia series loved it. Brutal murderous revenge in Domitan's Rome, many minor characters from her Falco series having parts in this theatrical murder mystery. Started in Thailand finished on the train just before Canberra.
So now I'm a few pages in to Pushing Ice by Alastair Reynolds. Another Hard SF novel about first contact.
Cheers
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Post by skb777 on Oct 26, 2023 12:18:47 GMT
A Short History of the 7th Armoured Div 1943-1944. With a foreword by Monty. This book was distributed to all the men who served during this time and we still have my dad’s copy. It has all the campaign maps and details of actions fought as well as my dad’s handwritten notes of his unit.
14 Platoon, No. 3 Ind Support Co. No 3 MG Co. RNF 131 Inf Brg 7th Arm Div.
There is a Flames of War supplement (I think it’s Operation Cobra) and his unit is listen in there - so if you do play it, make sure you put my dad and uncle Tom at the back please.
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Post by ammianus on Oct 26, 2023 21:52:04 GMT
Anglo-Saxon Kings and Warlords AD 400–1070 (Osprey) by Raffaele D’Amato
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