In Fire And Darkness
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Última publicación lun, oct 29, 2012
I've always been fascinated by the ancient Celts, their culture and their captivating folklore. So I wanted to create the fiercest, most deadly Celtic warrior of all; someone who wasn't just a fighter, but a thinker too.
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In their quest to annex territories, the Romans enslaved many countries and civilizations, hence making numerous enemies. One such threat was that of the Celts. Though small in number and scattered around Europe, these people were ferocious warriors and their pride did not let them kneel at the feet of the Romans.
The cause of 'The Great Fire of Rome' in AD64 has always been one of the greatest mysteries of all time. Only four of the fourteen districts escaped the fire. Thee districts were completely destroyed and the remaining seven were severely damaged. The fire burned for six days.
Could the Celts be related to the Great Fire . . . ?
A Note to Readers -
'Hibernia' was the ancient name for Ireland and 'Albion' was the name of the UK.
Although many of the characters in this book are fictitious, most of the events taking place are based on true stories and accounts.
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