Tony Sullivan Libri

Concludes with a new theory as to what sort of man Arthur was and the battles he fought.

The book is an investigation of the evidence for King Arthur based on the earliest written sources rather than later myths and legends.

Set in 43 AD, the narrative unfolds during the Roman invasion of Britain, capturing the tension and anticipation as ships approach the southern coast. Vespasian, a legionary legate, leads the Second Augusta in a daring campaign, aiming to conquer various strongholds, including the notable Maiden Castle. The story vividly portrays the military strategy and challenges faced by the Romans as they seek to establish dominance in a land filled with potential resistance and historical significance.

Humorous cartoons illustrate the dynamics of life through the lens of chess pieces in this collection by Tony Sullivan. Suitable for all ages, the work offers a lighthearted exploration of chess, making it enjoyable for the entire family.

Focusing on the life of Artorius Castus, this academic study explores various timelines and intricacies of his career during a tumultuous era of Roman history. It highlights his roles as primus pilus of V Macedonia and praefectus of the Sixth Legion in northern Britain, providing insight into the challenges and conflicts he faced in a violent period.

The first book detailing the history of the Sixth Legion in Britain.

Investigates the foundation myths and origin stories of the first Anglo-Saxon kings and war leaders.

Covers a fascinating period of Roman history from the stability and competence of Marcus Aurelius to the chaos after Commodus. From a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust as the contemporary Cassius Did described it.

King Arthur and the Battle for Britannia is the last in a series of three books. The first, King Man or Myth, weighed the evidence for and against a historical figure. The second, The Battles of King Arthur, looked in detail at the famous battle list from the Historia Brittonum. Having looked at the questions of whether and where, this final book takes on the different question of who was Arthur? The book is intended to save readers time and money wading through the scores of competing theories. It explains the problems with many of these theories to date, their failure to gain widespread support and why many historians remain sceptical about the existence of a historical Arthur.There is however a reasonable consistency in medieval genealogies and a good reason why Arthur does not appear in any of the list of kings of early kingdoms. Instead he is placed in the context of a fragmenting post-Roman provincial structure, alongside the emergence of petty kingdoms with new cultural identities. A heroic Brythonic culture in the west and north and a Germanic culture in the east and south.The book looks at the evolution of the legend comparing the chivalric French Romances with the Arthur of the darker Welsh tradition. A mythical figure may have emerged from the mead halls and war band culture of the sixth century. However the book describes how a historical figure may have been mythologised and who such a warrior may have been.

Gives a unique take on the history of Roman Britain covering the Emperors, usurpers and tyrants who set foot in Britain.