Yes, I know, this is the epitome of a vanity post. If the mods decide to ZOT it, that's fine.
And yes, for those of you who know me, I do write under a pseudonym.
Posted on 01/27/2011 10:33:33 AM PST by Antoninus
I have been on Free Republic since October 1998. In that time, I have posted 302 articles and 30,397 replies.
But I've only written two books and the second one is now available.
I am posting a notice about it here because I suspect it may be of interest to my fellow FR denizens. If you like ancient history, action, battles, an epic scope, and a touch of romance, you'll probably enjoy this book. It also celebrates the classical Christian virtues: courage, piety, obedience, and humility.
I wrote it specifically with teenaged boys in mind, because most of what is written for that age-group these days is inane when it's not utterly gross and harmful. I think it works just as well for adults, though.
If you are familiar with the Bethlehem Books series of historical adventures (books like Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal, Hittite Warrior, The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, Outlaws of Ravenhurst, etc.), you'll feel right at home reading this book.
Here's a bit about it:
Belisarius Revives the Glory of the Romans in New Novel
There are times in history when the existence of one man changes everything. That man may be a hero tasked by God to do something extraordinary. Or, he may be a scoundrel who makes a terrible mistake at a crucial moment.
In the 6th century AD, the crumbling Roman Empire needed a hero. The emperor Justinian believed he was divinely called to reconquer the lost provinces of the West from their barbarian overlords. But to accomplish such an audacious task with the limited resources at hand, he needed the greatest general in all of history. Belisarius: Glory of the Romans is the story of that general.
"Belisarius is a fascinating historical figure," says author Paolo A. Belzoni. "He was a tremendously talented and innovative general who arrived on the scene at exactly the right moment in history. What's more, his speeches show him to be a deeply religious man who believed that justice and the blessing of the Almighty counted more than strategy and courage when it came to battle."
Glory of the Romans is the second book of the Belisarius trilogy. The original book, The First Shall Be Last, was published in 2007 and received generous accolades from the Catholic and Homeschooling communities. CatholicFiction.net called the book, "An ambitious tale, filled with action, spectacle, and intrigues of all kinds," while Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers deemed the book, "A great new resource for those of you 'reading your way through history.'" Catholic Men's Quarterly called The First Shall Be Last a "masterful blending of fact and fiction."
"I am writing this series mainly with young men in mind," adds Belzoni, "but I believe that young ladies and adults will also find something of worth in it. My hope is that readers will discover in Belisarius a noble figure who sought honor and excellence amid a very violent, conflicted and complex world, much like our own. Though he was imperfect and prone to fall, Belisarius demonstrates that wonderful resilience of character to pick himself up, acknowledge his faults, and begin again on the path of the true Christian man."
Cool! I hope it does well.
good luck!
One of my favorite generals. Hope you sell a bunch. BTT.
Seems like a perfectly suitable vanity to me! Looks awesome.
Good luck!
Very Cool! Sounds like something along the lines that my 18 year old son would enjoy. I’ll be sure to let him know. Where can we buy it? Thanks for the heads up :O)
>> But I’ve only written two books
You mean to say you’ve only written two more books than I have? Slacker.
But seriously, congratulations and I hope the new arrival does well.
The Viking Kitties are......
strangely quiet, and starved for some excellent reading material. :)
Salvation, maybe one for the ping list?
BUMP!
Thanks for the heads up.
Bookmark
Where can we buy your book?
Congratulations. I am not so published but mrs jimfree's first book was released 11 months ago. It's a volume on Federal period American costume history. It's a small market but she did a great job.
Piker.
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Nice looking cover! The story of Belisarius has always been a favorite of mine.
Awesome. Well done sir. Can a smart 10 yr. old wade through it?
No idea.
I'm told Howlin had a huge number before she retired.
Best of luck to you — I’ll ask my favorite bookseller to order it at B & N.
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