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!
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.
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!
Yes, I remember the Rosemary Sutcliff version vividly. Rather a gentle version of Carausius, I suspect!
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.
Well done, Jacquie!
Judging by the coin, there's even a degree of physical similarity...
Oh dear, poor Carausius! After tonight, no-one, even a dead usurper, would want that.
I look at the news, then read your post and by golly…
That prescience thing — it doesn’t always work. Sadly.