I’ve just been reading a book on the Roman invasion of Britain, and was interested to read that the Romans had eagle standards for their Legions, and that the legions were taught to use the thrusting action with their swords, rather than slashing. It reminded me of Napoleon’s eagle standards, and Sharp’s observation that, “the point will always beat the edge!.” Probably everyone knew this but me, but I thought it was fascinating. I read little fiction, especially historical fiction that to often takes modern characters and places them in historical eras, but I am addicted to your books. Thanks for many hours of pleasure.
Roberta Parker