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Richard Blake's avatar

It’s interesting to note that two modern day novels set in the time of Carausius depict him as a great man. The Silver Branch by Rosemary Sutcliff and Caesar of the Narrow Seas by John Gloag are two such examples. Alecto’s in contrast does not fare well at all!

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Jacquie Rogers's avatar

Yes, I remember the Rosemary Sutcliff version vividly. Rather a gentle version of Carausius, I suspect!

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Richard Blake's avatar

I fear you may be right! There is another author who believes the Arthurian legends have their basis in the achievements of Carausius! I cannot recall his name alas.

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Sherry Christie's avatar

Well done, Jacquie!

Judging by the coin, there's even a degree of physical similarity...

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Jacquie Rogers's avatar

Oh dear, poor Carausius! After tonight, no-one, even a dead usurper, would want that.

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Fiona Forsyth's avatar

I look at the news, then read your post and by golly…

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Jacquie Rogers's avatar

That prescience thing — it doesn’t always work. Sadly.

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