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I got Ally of Carthage. I will be sure to let you know what I think of it after I finish the book.
BTW, there is a rather old Russian fiction book called "Elephants of Hannibal" which (among other things) tells the story of Sophonisba. What I like about the book was a refreshing depiction of Publius Cornelius Scipio - he is shown as a canny and unscrupulous military leader, contrary to how Polybius and Titus Livius depict him. Then again, Polybius totally depended on Scipio's family, and Livius' writings border on fiction, so a bit of revisionism doesn't hurt.
Thanks Sergey. I wasn't aware of that book. I'll have to see if I can find a copy in translation. Quite a few writers have written about Sophonisba, including Voltaire, who wrote a play about her called Sophonisbe. I would say I have characterized Scipio in my books as a rather canny figure but one who retained a few scruples here and there and a sense of honour. I quite like the way Polybius, who met Masinissa late in the King's life, describes him. He referred to him as "the best man of all the kings of our time."
Hey, just wanted to let you know that I finally got around to finishing your book. It was good! I left a review on it for you :)
Thank you so much Dillon. I've just read your review. It's really encouraging for me to receive such positive reactions to my work. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
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I got Ally of Carthage. I will be sure to let you know what I think of it after I finish the book.
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BTW, there is a rather old Russian fiction book called "Elephants of Hannibal" which (among other things) tells the story of Sophonisba. What I like about the book was a refreshing depiction of Publius Cornelius Scipio - he is shown as a canny and unscrupulous military leader, contrary to how Polybius and Titus Livius depict him. Then again, Polybius totally depended on Scipio's family, and Livius' writings border on fiction, so a bit of revisionism doesn't hurt.
Thanks Sergey. I wasn't aware of that book. I'll have to see if I can find a copy in translation. Quite a few writers have written about Sophonisba, including Voltaire, who wrote a play about her called Sophonisbe. I would say I have characterized Scipio in my books as a rather canny figure but one who retained a few scruples here and there and a sense of honour. I quite like the way Polybius, who met Masinissa late in the King's life, describes him. He referred to him as "the best man of all the kings of our time."
Hey, just wanted to let you know that I finally got around to finishing your book. It was good! I left a review on it for you :)
Thank you so much Dillon. I've just read your review. It's really encouraging for me to receive such positive reactions to my work. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
