Books by alfred duggan author of winter quarters goodreads. The k series was priced originally at 35 cents, and later at 50 cents. Winter quarters is a satisfying novel whose title doesnt quite capture the subject. Winter quarters ebook by alfred duggan rakuten kobo. We add to our stock every day, so that there are always new and interesting items for sale. Sep 02, 2004 winter quarters alfred duggan 19571972 2nd edn.
Alfred duggan has 30 books on goodreads with 2831 ratings. Camul and acco were both gauls of the pyrenees living at the time of julius. Winter quarters by alfred duggan, 9780753818916, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Winter quarters 9780432034439 by alfred duggan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mar 31, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Ace books published its k series of books starting in 1959 and continuing to about 1968. From 19381941, when he was discharged as medically unfit, he served in the london irish rifles and saw active service in norway. Wye, england, april 4 reutersalfred duggan, writer of historical novels, died here today at the age of 61. The adventures of a gallic noble known as camul, born on the north slope of what is now called the pyrenees and living at the time of julius caesar. Camul and acco are young noble gauls of the pyrenees, content to accept roman occupation for the benefits it brings, but fiercely proud of their superior civilisation. Some titles are missing from this list, and may not exist.
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In this novel set in ancient rome, two gauls join the doomed roman. Praise for winter quarters winter quarters covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly. Alfred duggan liked to write about likeable people, and this book follows two of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Alfred duggan is quite an interesting author of classical historical fiction. Hardcover alfred duggan 1903 1964 was an english historian, archaeologist, antiquities dealer and soldier, who became probably the best selling historical novelist of the 1940s and 1950s, although many his academic works remain standard references to their subject but sadly somewhat out of fashion today. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Originally titled children of the wolf, founding fathers is alfred duggan s story of the reign of king romulus, always keeping the details of the ancient legend in view, conveys an extraordinary sense of the realities of life in the eighth century b. Two gauls in the time of julius caesar, one of whom is under a curse from the mother goddess, whose worship he finds throughout the roman world.
With so much research and interpretations of laterepublic rome, this book recalls the rome of caesar, pompeius, and crassus, from the point of view of minor noble gauls acco and camul. Alfred duggans most popular book is winter quarters. Winter quarters by alfred duggan follows the adventures of two celtic warrior nobles during the last days of the roman republic. Kindle edition published in 2018, 0753818914 paperback published in 2007, kindle edition published in 2012, paperbac. We have been trading for over 15 years, specialising in signed books, modern first editions and books of irish interest, as well as carrying a large general stock. Buy winter quarters by alfred duggan from amazons fiction books store. He worked for the british natural history museum collecting specimens and travelled extensively pursuing his job for the museum. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Winter quarters by alfred leo duggan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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Until acco brings on himself the curse of the goddess, and the two are forced to escape her by joining the roman army. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. From julius caesars campaigns on the rhine to rome, greece, and finally the empires eastern rim. Well bound and clean pages, with moderate foxing and tanning to text block edges. Duggans novels are known for being based on meticulous historical research. Winter quarters by alfred duggan is one of those books that i still vividly remember after first reading it as a teenager 30 years ago. Winter quarters by alfred duggan, first edition abebooks. Winter quarters by duggan, alfred and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Count bohemond by alfred duggan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Winter quarters tells a familiar tale from an unfamiliar point of view.
Alfred duggan kept a car while at oxford, one of the few students with sufficient funding and influence to do this. Ebook fiction narrative literature historical novels, short stories alfred duggan. Mr duggan throws the strengths and weaknesses of the era into sharp relief damnably skillful the sunday times winter quarters is among the finest, i think, that he has yet produced it is an exciting story, admirably told. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. The roman books are brilliant, including late rome with the little emperors, the crusades books are brilliant, especially count bohemond i, like anna, worship him. Click to read more about winter quarters by alfred duggan. The career of lepidus, triumvir with octavian and marcus antonius after the death of julius caesar. The unforgettable classic of roman adventure ebook. Praise for winter quarters winter quarters covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly mr duggan throws the strengths and. Winter quarters by duggan alfred and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Founding fathers isbn 9781447228868 pdf epub alfred duggan.
From julius caesars campaigns on the rhine to rome, greece, and finally the empires eastern rim in the. Alfred duggan books list of books by author alfred duggan. Kindle store kindle ereader kopen gratis kindleleesapps engelse e books content en. Camul and acco are young gauls, content to accept roman occupation for the. Though brought up in britain, he had been born alfredo leon duggan in. Praise for winter quarters winter quarters covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly mr duggan throws the strengths and weaknesses of the era into sharp relief damnably skillful the sunday times winter quarters is among the finest, i think, that he has yet produced it is an exciting story, admirably told. Im probably going for winter quarters and conscience of the king. Winter quarters covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly. Buy winter quarters 1st edition by alfred duggan isbn. The lantern bearers by rosemary sutcliff, the ancient historians by michael grant, winter quarters by alfred duggan, a son. At the beginning of the novel, acco brings a curse upon himself and must flee from the nymph goddess he has.
Duggan wrote no other fiction, only a handful of nonfiction books aimed mainly at children. Historian, archaeologist and novelist alfred leo duggan wrote historical fiction and nonfiction about a wide range of subjects, in places and times as diverse as julius caesars rome and the medieval europe of thomas becket. Until acco brings on himself the curse of the goddes. I still have the battered paperback, held together with yellowing scotch tape, that i read on my first trip to greece 30 years ago, and really was my entry into the ancient world. The story revolves around two young gallic nobles and their adventures and experiences as auxiliaries in the roman army during the time of caesar, pompey and crassus.
The classic of roman fiction, winter quarters is an extraordinary and vivid journey through roman legions. There have been few historical imaginations better informed or more gifted than alfred duggans the new criterion. Author of count bohemond, knight with armour, devils brood, threes company, leopards and lilies, conscience of the king, winter quarters, lord geoffreys. This book is a wonderful way to get a sense of the vast sweep of this rising roman power the lives and incredible adventures and exotic fights in one individual soldiers lifetime. Alfred duggan kept a car while at oxford, one of the few students with sufficient funding and influence to do so.
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Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell. Duggans novels included julius caesar, leopards and lilies. Alfred duggan s most popular book is winter quarters. Winter quarters by alfred duggan historical novels info. Alfred duggan was a sort of donizetti of historical fiction. This is a historical novel written by alfred duggan. Apr 01, 2007 duggan includes a brilliant account of the fate of marcus crassuss expedition of seven roman legions and gallic cavalry which set out to plunder seleucia and met with the parthian horsebowmen under their leader the surenas. New york times recently wrote of besieger of cities, one of mr. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Perfect for fans of wallace breems eagle in the snow, simon scarrow and ben kane. Winter quarters ebook by alfred duggan 9781788630528. Perfect for fans of wallace breems eagle in the snow camul and acco are young gauls, content to accept roman occupation for the benefits it brings.
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