Review: Thorough in depth historical research brought to life vividly
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2014
Difficult to describe, but ... an outstanding example of thorough in depth historical research, interwoven into a story about a little known real leader who was the first to unify and lead Britain in the 3rd century.  The book uses real historical events blended into fiction sustaining the story.  One learns a great deal about the Roman army, its weapons, tactics, and conditions.IMP C M AVR MAVS CARAVSIO PF INVICTO AVG -  Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius, Dutiful, fortunate the unconquered, as found on a Roman mile marker,  He was the Roman admiral of the fleet and became independent, taking Gaul and Britain, becoming Emperor of the latter for several years, very much to Rome's chagrin.  He united the tribes, unifying Britain for the first time.  The author in the prologue brings out many similarities between Carausius and the legend of Arthur.The work is very interesting historically.  Carausius is the vehicle for interesting history which may very well have been the genesis for the Arthur legend.