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by S.J.A. Turney (Author)
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  • Paperback: 440 pages
  • Publisher: YouWriteOn.com (17 April 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1849238901
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849238908
  • Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Based upon Julius Caesar's war diary and seen from the perspective of one of his officers, Marius' Mules is a tale of warfare and campaigning, of politics and betrayal. Sometimes thought-provoking and sometimes humourous, this book is a historical page-turner full of surprises.


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One reason for producing Marius' Mules was to tell what is to me a great story but in a more easily readable form than Caesar's original Gallic War diary. Probably the most important reason, though, was to try and put forward a different view of one of history's most famous men. It is perhaps time we looked at Caesar more as a scheming warmonger than a heroic warrior. Fronto (the protagonist of the novel) is a fictional officer, though based on a composite of several known Roman generals and is a sympathetic character. I hope you like it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Debut !, 19 Jul 2009
When i was asked to look up this title i have to say i was unsure!
Its not main stream publication, its got little or not marketing behind it...etc. etc...
But im a sucker for a roman historical fiction book, and the tag line:
"It is perhaps time we looked at Caesar more as a scheming warmonger than a heroic warrior."
This appealed to me, ole JC gets his behind kissed a bit too much so it would be good to see him portrayed a little differently.

Let me introduce you o the main characters in the book
Marcus Falerius Fronto

Fronto is commander of the Tenth Legion and former commander of the Ninth. A veteran of the Spanish Wars, friend of Caesar and native of Puteoli in Italy, he is the protagonist of the story. An uncomplicated military man, Fronto dislikes politics and treachery and prefers the straightforward life of a soldier. Unofrtunately, as Caesar's favourite, he regularly finds himself involved in the general's machinations. Unusually for a Roman patrician, Fronto is committed to the military life and has no wish to return to Rome.

Gaius Longinus

Commander of the Ninth Legion, formerly a cavalry tribune in Spanish Wars and acquaintance of Fronto. Longinus and Fronto have a history of mutual antagonism and disrespect, occasionally just short of open hostility. Longinus, unlike Fronto, is using his command in the traditional Roman fashion as a stepladder on the 'cursus honorem', in order to take political office in Rome.

Gnaeus Vinicius Priscus
The Primus Pilus (or Chief Centurion) of the Tenth Legion. Priscus is a hardened and experienced veteran, as any chief centurion would be, given the high mortality rate of the centurionate. Priscus knows his commander of old and respects him in a way that is unusual of the soldiers for a Patrician commander. The closest thing Fronto has to a friend and confidante.

Lucius Velius
Velius is one of the senior Centurions of the Tenth Legion. As the Training Officer for the legion, Velius conforms to the traditional military 'drill sergeant'. He is harsh, though fair, and apparently almost indestructable.

Quintus Balbus
Ageing commander of the Eighth Legion. Balbus is 'old-school' military in the same mould as Fronto, though much older. Like Fronto, Balbus has never had the urge to take political office and hastaken field commissions wherever he can. Balbus is a stalwart and carries a strong reputation, being beloved of his men and feared by his enemies.

Aulus Crispus
The commander of the Eleventh Legion, Crispus is newly appointed from his previous position as a civil servant in Rome. Well-spoken, young and rhetorical, Crispus is on the first step of his military and political career and, though quite capable, is often overlooked by his peers due to his youth and inexperience.

Titus Balventius
As is Priscus to the Tenth Legion, Balventius is to the Eighth. The Chief Centurion is a veteran due his discharge at any time. This in itself is a rarity, given the fact that few men lasted a great length of time in the Primus Pilus position and very few reached retirement alive. Balventius is scarred and disfigured and cuts a truly frightening figure.

Aulus Ingenuus
A decurion (lesser offiicer) of the Eighth Legion's Cavalry wing, Ingenuus is young and inexperienced, though hoping to rise rapidly through the ranks and eager to take any command he can get. Though nervous, Ingenuus is determined to appear brave and show his ability to lead his men.

Tetricus
A military Tribune attached to the Seventh Legion, this young man is on the early steps of the cursus honorem. Despite his youth, he is exceptionally bright and an expert in military defences and earthworks.

Florus
A young Legionary in the Tenth Legion, Florus is on unpleasant duties until a chance encounter in the camp sets him off in a new direction.

Quintus Titurius Sabinus
One of Caesar's senior staff officers, Sabinus is a noble Patrician of Rome and on his way to high political office, with the patronage of Caesar.

Titus Labienus
Another senior staff officer, Labienus is the Lieutenant of Caesar. A very capable officer and noble Patrician, Labienus would have complete command of all the armies in Gaul in Caesar's absence.

These characters are not only fun, they grow on you by the end of the book i cared about them, they became my friends, i wanted them to be safe, i wanted then to survive, i wanted to go to the tavern with them. to me this is the mark of a story teller...so the author has succeded.

The down side is the book needs a little bit of a better edit, and with that a few spelling mistakes etc removed, but if you can get past that oh so minor problem then you will not be sorry buying this book.

This guy is a star in the making, in the mold of Simon Scarrow and the Eagles series, the characters are down to earth griity and fun.
And for £8.50 for a 400+ page book...well thats a bargain.

buy it you will not be sorry!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!, 9 Sep 2009
By H. Stubley - See all my reviews
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I found this book a thoroughly good read. It was really easy to get into the story, even though I've not read much historical fiction before. The characters are really well written and you soon get hooked into what they are doing and wanting them to succeed. The 400+ pages of the book flew by and I was left wanting to read more! The full glossary of terms provided at the end of the book was very useful as a reminder for any of the terms introduced during the story. I'm really looking forward to reading more by this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ray Brown, 4 Aug 2009
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When I was asked to look up this title I went on the recommendation of a chap on the Conn Iggulden Forum
As an avid fan of ancient historical novels the line,
"It is perhaps time we looked at Caesar more as a scheming warmonger than a heroic warrior."
This appealed to me, Caesar being portrayed a little differently and not the pefect general and enigmatic leader we all think.
I look forward to the next in the series.

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