Today for the #HistFicThursdays blog, I'm sharing my Alternative History short story The Triumph of Maxentius . It looks at the possible outcome if Constantine had not been victorious at Milvian Bridge. This was one of those key moments in history where everything changed direction... but what if it had gone in a different direction? If you enjoy this story, have a look at my other Roman Alternative History story, Vercingetorix's Virgin , in the Historical Writers Forum 's anthology Alternate Endings . The Battle of the Milvian Bridge (1520–24) by Giulio Romano. The Triumph of Maxentius Ignatius had not watched his father’s execution. He had been present, hoping to avert the sword’s terrible movement as it delivered its fatal blow but, upon being recognised in the gathering crowd, he had fled. For several weeks he had hidden from everyone he knew and run from those he did not, dreaming of the day he could free his father and quit Rome altogether. But he had never found hi
I've just got back from a book sale at the local church. They do one every now and then and I like to go and buy some children's books for my classroom. Today was great - there were loads of Horrid Henry and Horrible History books, both of which they love.
There were also quite a few adult classic books. Books like "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins and "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austin. I said to my sister that it was a shame because I don't review books that everyone in the literary world has heard of! I like to review newish books, and particularly books by self-published authors or independent publishers.
In reply, my sister suggested a Crowvus Classics series. So here we go:
Classic books that I have read and enjoyed.
There were also quite a few adult classic books. Books like "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins and "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austin. I said to my sister that it was a shame because I don't review books that everyone in the literary world has heard of! I like to review newish books, and particularly books by self-published authors or independent publishers.
In reply, my sister suggested a Crowvus Classics series. So here we go:
Classic books that I have read and enjoyed.
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