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Alilisa:
Oh so cool, I can't wait, I'm really enjoying this book so much more than I originally thought I would, as much as I do the Dresden Files, which is amazing, I never thought a book would get me going like these do, I love how JB works with the mind and the detail which is put into the book, the way he paints a picture in so many different ways....just incredible!

mdodd:

--- Quote from: Alilisa on September 12, 2012, 03:53:40 PM ---Oh so cool, I can't wait, I'm really enjoying this book so much more than I originally thought I would, as much as I do the Dresden Files, which is amazing, I never thought a book would get me going like these do, I love how JB works with the mind and the detail which is put into the book, the way he paints a picture in so many different ways....just incredible!

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I agree entirely. I can't wait for his steampunk series. I'm reading Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff at the moment and that is excellent.
I love Roman history as well so sorcery in a pseudo Roman setting rocks.

Lorac625:
I'm probably not in the right place,as usual,however

Why Roman? I have a BA and most of an MA in Classics,so I know there is lots of info,but why not phalanxes or cavalry?  It's even mentioned that large animals (ie horses) are useful and powerful.  Personal preference is certainly an acceptable answer;I'm just rereading all my JB books- all that I know of (Skin Games is great!!!)- and i am just curious.  Wondered if it was due to the skittishness horses would probably display around furycrafting,or difficulty with precision while mounted or... whatever.  Just asking!  Love Ancient Roman theme,no quarrel there,just nosy,I guess.
   I don't think this is a spoiler.  If you do,please tell me.
Oh,gods,not more letters!!!  It took me 20 tries to register! And I couldn't get sound on my iPad.

Alilisa:
no, that's not a spoiler, and I'm sorry I can't answer that question, I know I do enjoy Roman history, there is so much which I grew up learning about it, though I did learn more about Norse history from my Father, who's Dad came from Norway, I still find the Roman History of great interest. 

I love both the CA and TDF books, they are different, yet in some ways there are similarities I've found in both that I love.   I hope you look over the board and find other threads you enjoy, too, this is a great place to be. :)

Mythcantor:

--- Quote from: Lorac625 on June 15, 2014, 06:07:40 AM ---Why Roman? I have a BA and most of an MA in Classics,so I know there is lots of info,but why not phalanxes or cavalry? 
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It comes from the genesis of the novel. The novel came out of dispute with another aspiring author over whether good ideas or good writing were necessary to make novels successful. Jim was in the good writing camp, saying that even terrible, tried and tired ideas could be given life by skilled writing. As a challenge, he told the other author to give him two terrible ideas and he'd turn them into a masterwork.

The first idea the other author came up with was "lost Roman legions" because the plot element had been way overdone. So, the people of Alera came from the IX Hispana Legion. The other idea was "Pokémon."

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