Title: A GREAT story, but no lesson in history
Product review: It's been stated an restated about this series: Iggulden is a fine story-teller, but lacks in historical accuracy. Despite this, I would strongly recommend anyone who isn't looking to be a scholar on Roman Civilization to read this book. Read the whole series, every book is great and filled with action and adventure. I'm 19 and in a Roman Civ class right now, and this series has definitely helped me see the Roman Civilization in a much more interesting and fun light as well as help me to remember, at the very least, the names of all of these amazing men.Scholars read with caution, as even a lowly undergrad noted several inaccuracies....but everyone else, just enjoy the book and have a great time. It's impossible to put down. My only complaint is that Iggulden does not develop Caesar's character past the point of portraying him as an ambitious and strong individual.
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