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Based on real facts and places, this story brings to life the Roman invasion of Dorset in AD 43 and the struggle with the Celts. It follows the fortunes of a young orphan boy called Conn, who lives on Mai-dun (Maiden Castle), and Julius, an inexperienced Tribune in the Roman army. General Vespasian and his Second Legion sweep along the south coast, from Chichester to Weymouth, blowing through the land of the Durotriges like a fierce wind. Julius and Conn's lives are intertwined with a compelling inevitability. The adventure concludes with the Roman assault on the Celtic settlement of Mai-dun and the establishment of Durnovaria (Dorchester). Historical and archaeological evidence is carefully woven into the story, adding to the realism, making it particularly enjoyable for those with an interest in local history. It will make any visit to Maiden Castle a more thought-provoking experience.
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About the Author
David Macpherson read history at Cambridge and completed his teacher training at Bristol University. Before starting his career as a teacher, he spent 18 months working in Nepal as a volunteer for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) with Tibetan refugees. After 10 years as a history teacher in Scotland and England, David went back to Nepal as Director of the British Nepal Medical Trust, helping with tuberculosis and leprosy control in the Eastern Region. He then taught history in Cheltenham for a further 5 years before becoming a Headmaster for 20 years until retiring to Dorset. Defenders of Mai-dun is his debut novel.
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- PublisherRoving Press Ltd
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1906651086
- ISBN 13 9781906651084
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages152
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