Im a big fan of Steven Pressfield's historical fiction on Greek warfare in Alexanders time and the Peleponesian wars. Also the Master of Rome series by Colleen McCullough. However can anyone recommend such novels written on ancient egypt and selecuids during their times of strength. Or on tribes in Europe and Britain. Id appreciate your knowledge on this.

P.S A great historical novel on the fall of the Roman Empire is Wallace Breems Eagle in the Snow. A great book which would make Gladiator seem trivial in comparision. Details on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_in_the_Snow.

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- Albigensian leader during their 13th century crusade against 'heretics'