#Conn Iggulden

[diaryoftruequotes]

Sometimes it's better to just let the wave overcome you and then pick up the shards when it passes Conn Iggulden, The Gods of War

[alatismeni-theitsa]

Since we are on the discussion about "foreign authors who respect greek history", may I recommend Conn Iggulden? He just recently started focusing on Greece (he has written a number of historical fiction books set in Rome, Mongolia, England etc) with "The Falcon of Sparta" which is about Xenophon and the March of the 10.000 soldiers, the "Athenian" series (two books: "Gates of Athens", "Protector"), which is about the Greco-persian wars and a new addition "Golden Age" series ("Lion", thus far) which is about the rise of Pericles.

Truth is sometimes the narrative can be cliché and the dialogues chunky, but the interactions between the characters (sometimes, actual historical figures) are interesting. Then again, I mostly recommend him if you want to spend your time. His books about Greece are definitely not the worst representation.

Side note, but I don't like when he uses nicknames, like turning Xanthippus name to Xan (it doesn't make any sense, though you could say we don't use this name anymore). At least, Peri for Pericles makes so sense.

Hmmm it definitely sounds better than the popular retellings! Xan is cringeworthy but if all other elements are fairly okay, we'll forgive 😂

[rosaluxembae]

Temuge is very relatable 💀

[dzelonis]

Conn Iggulden - Emperor #4-5

Links uz grāmatas Goodreads lapu Izdevniecība: HarperCollins Manas pārdomas Jūlijs Cēzars atkal atgriežas Romā, bet tās diktators Pompejs bija pavēlējis viņam to darīt vienam, ne kopā ar viņa leģioniem. Protams, Cēzars nav muļķis un saprot, ka pēc Krasa nāves viņš ir vienīgais, kurš šobrīd varētu stāties Pompejam ceļā pēc neierobežotas varas. Senāts it kā skaitās vajadzīgs, bet jau tagad…

[protagonistspub]

2022 Favorites of the Year

2022 Favorites of the Year

This year has been a year filled with several truly breathtaking reads. These aren’t ranked, rather they are listed in reading order. Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan was an impulse grab at the library. I can honestly say I cannot recall reading any Chinese mythology and yet, I was thoroughly enthralled by this novel. It is a retelling of a Chinese myth and it is a captivating and…

[theromaboo]

The way I instantly knew which book it was...

i bought a. rome book from the charity shop today and i gotta say the author has the most unsubtle history crush on agrippa every single chance he gets he's talking about his broad shoulders and deep masculine voice and manly bulk and how he was so muscular that he broke a greek couch when he tried to sit on it and

[theantonian]

Alex Gough, the author of the Carbo Series (Watchmen of Rome, Bandits of Rome and the short story collection Carbo and the Thief), brings to us the first of an epic new book tetralogy on Mark Antony's adventurous life and tragic death. Caesar’s Soldier brings to life the world of one of history’s greatest warriors and romantics, as he becomes an integral part of the Roman Republic in its moment of glory and crisis. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.

This is what I am currently reading.

[natalieironside]

Tag game! Tagged by @boffin-in-training thank you <3

🫀 Currently reading: I've been on a real classics kick lately and all that philology was starting to make my brain itch so I'm unwinding with some Rick Riordan and Conn Iggulden books on tape. It's tons of fun but I'll probably go back to more lectures n stuff soon.

🫀 Favorite color: Either green or black

🫀 Last audio file I listened to: An mp3 of Montgomery Gentry's "Something To Be Proud Of." I was homesick.

🫀 Last movie I watched: Oh goodness, I'm not actually sure. I think it was Glass Onion.

🫀 Sweet, spicy, or savoury: Savory. Sweet hurts my teeth. I also love hot, spicy stuff, but tbh I'm not sure what spicy divorced from sweet or savory or other flavors is supposed to, like, be. Just heat? Like tabasco sauce?

🫀 Currently working on: Oh God. All of it. Oathbreaker is coming along swimmingly but it's a lot of work. I'm also learning Esperanto and finally learning to read the Greek alphabet (a chore long overdue). But mostly I'm just tryin to keep putting one foot in front of the other these days. It stinks being allergic to bones.

I seem to have misplaced my list of people who said they liked participating in tag games so I'm leaving this one open. I tag each and every one of you.

[brasideios]

Thank you for the tag @aeide Great idea 🤍

Rules: 10 (non-ancient) books for people to get to know you better, or that you just really like.

So these are my current faves from the last century or so and limited to fiction. I left out the 19th C stuff - just know that I’m an English Literature nerd, and if it was written by the Bronte sisters, George Eliot or Jane Austen, I have read it at least ten times.

1. The Subterraneans by Jack Kerouac.

I have read all of his books, and I love Dharma Bums also, but the Subterraneans speaks to the theme that will always draw me in - hopeless love. The way Kerouac writes, the deep introspection and pawing over of his thoughts is really relatable to me, and the way he is always the destroyer of his own happiness… not to ignore that this book has issues (it’s deeply of it’s time, 1950’s US) but when it comes to emotional impact, I can’t think of a better example.

2. An Imaginary Life by David Malouf.

Malouf is a contemporary Australian author who often writes in a poetic way, and An Imaginary Life is perhaps his most poetical. Its the story of Ovid’s exile to the Black Sea. There are passages in this book about home, loss and memory that will never leave me. I like all of his work though, almost without exception.

3. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson

I have probably read this book fifty times. It’s funny and messed up and wild - and there isn’t another book like it. I read this when I just want to laugh and don’t want to engage my brain too much.

4. Catch 22 by Joseph Heller

Like Fear and Loathing, I’ve read this book many many times. It’s wonderful though sad. The way it’s structured, so that you seem to circle around and around the story, as the story grows darker and darker… it’s truly an amazing piece of work. The movie absolutely failed to capture it.

5. The Secret River by Kate Grenville.

Another contemporary Australian author, the Secret River is historical fiction based on the white settlement of New South Wales in the early 19th Century. It is beautifully written and tackles the ugly side of colonialism head on. There are scenes in this book that made me sob. She also wrote the Lieutenant which addresses some of the same issues and it’s also very good.

6. The True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey.

Another contemporary Australian author (though he lives in the US now) - as the title suggests, this is a book about Ned Kelly, the famous bushranger. It’s written in Ned Kelly’s voice, and it’s done so, so well. I can’t think of another work that is so bold in its use of voice.

7. All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy

I honestly struggled to decide which of his books to choose because I love his work for the way he puts words together, and he does it so incredibly well in everything he writes; however, All the Pretty Horses was the first of his I read, and it made me read all the others, so it seemed the right one to choose. No Country for Old Men and Suttree are other favourites of his.

8. Imperium by Robert Harris

The first in a trilogy - they’re all brilliant - retelling the life of Cicero. I love the way Harris writes - very clean, very light. I would give a leg to be half so good at writing to be honest.

9. The Gates of Athens by Conn Iggulden.

This follows the life of Xanthippus - Pericles’ father - during the 480s BCE. As with Harris, Iggulden’s writing is absolutely a benchmark for me. This is the first in a series and I haven’t checked in a while if the next one has been published. Note to self. He also wrote the Falcon of Sparta which was great, too.

10. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Millar.

I know there are issues with this retelling, and honestly I don’t care. The way it’s written is everything. The word craft is so beautiful; the feeling that permeates the whole story of impending doom; how every happy moment is in fact sad. It’s gorgeous. Its poetic. It speaks to that hopeless love trope I mentioned earlier. I also loved her Circe for the same reasons.

Tagging @sleeplessincarcosa @softest-punk @erzsebetrosztoczy @myriath @woodsman2b @mimbotomy @auroralykos @haythamk @theinkandthesea I want to read more from around the world so pls gimme all the recs ☺️ or ignore me - no pressure!

[navree]

all this domina talk over the last few days has now led me to the decision to read conn iggulden's emperor series, which i am PRAYING will be decent

[diaryoftruequotes]

Every man can break, after certain time period. It's only necessary to find the levers that move his soul. Conn Iggulden, The Gods of War

[krippe90]

and last but not least 124, 133, 135 <3

124) the book you're currently reading "Jade City" and "The age of surveillance capitalism" 133) a book that you came across randomly and fell in love with "En man som heter Ove" by Fredrik Backman. My mom insisted I should read it (even though she knows I avoid Swedish stuff), and she was right. It was great! 135) recommend any book you like! "Dunstan" by Conn Iggulden. He writes a lot of historical fiction which are almost all great, but Dunstan hit different. It's based on the life of Dunstan, and follows him from birth until death. Great read, and not your typical biographical novel about some old dead dude.

THERE!

I spent way too much time on this bullshit

[dzelonis]

Conn Iggulden - Emperor #2-3

Conn Iggulden – Emperor #2-3

Links uz grāmatas Goodreads lapu Izdevniecība: HarperCollins Manas pārdomas Ja Emperor sērijas pirmajā grāmatā The Gates of Rome autors vēl iepazīstina lasītāju ar Gaja Jūlija Cēzara vārdu un personāžu, tad iekš The Death of Kings Cēzars sāk veidot savu leģendu, kuras spēks nesīs viņa vārdu vēl vairāk nekā divus tūkstošus gadu pēc paša nāves. Arī Romā Cēzara sabiedrotie un citi līdzgaitnieki…

[ancruzans-blog]

La Guerra de las Dos Rosas, de Conn Iggulden.

La guerra de las Dos Rosas asoló la Inglaterra medieval durante años y es considerada por muchos la inspiradora de la saga de George R. R. Martin, Juego de Tronos. El argumento es el clásico: dos familias enfrentadas, una reina decidida a todo, alianzas cambiantes, intrigas, traiciones, grandes batallas… Esta épica colección de novelas recrea la lucha entre las casas de York y Lancaster en los…

[thatheathenbastard]

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It's been a while since I've had the time to sit and read a book without falling asleep...but lords of the bow by Conn Iggulden was the last one to keep me locked in.