Paul Lewis Anderson
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Paul Lewis Anderson is an author who wrote young adult historical fiction focussing on ancient Rome.
[edit] Selected bibliography
- With the Eagles ISBN 978-0-8196-0100-1
- Slave of Catiline ISBN 978-0-8196-0101-8
- For Freedom and for Gaul ISBN 978-0-8196-0102-5
- Swords in the North ISBN 978-0-8196-0103-2
- Pugnax the Gladiator ISBN 978-0-8196-0104-9
Paul L. Anderson Roman life and times series
by Paul Lewis Anderson ?(1880-1956)?
Classic novels for young adults, first published in the 1930s, available as indicated. Good books for a younng person with a bent for history.
For Freedom and for Gaul
Biblo & Tannen, 1931 Gallic Wars Caesar & Vercingetorix.
a stirring novel of Vercingertorix, defender of the Gauls against Caesar’s invasion. From the view point of a young Gaul with Roman associations.
Pugnax the Gladiator
Biblo & Tannen, 1939 Life in the last days of the Republic; Cicero, Caesar
Dumnorix the Aeduan, sold into slavery and given the Roman name of Pugnax, becomes a gladiator at Rome and encounters undreamed of adventures.
Slave of Catiline, A
Biblo & Tannen, 1930 Catiline's conspiracy
current? (NY: Biblo & Tannen, 1971)
a young slave is confronted by the conspiracy of his master Catiline.
Swords in the North
Appleton, 1938 Roman legions in Britain Gaius, a young Roman aristocrat in Caesar’s Tenth Legion, takes part in the invasion of Britain, is captured, and designated for sacrifice by the Druids; only a British princess can save him.
With the Eagles (Paperback Pages: 280 $21.25)
Appleton, 1929
Roman army life and Caesar’s conquest of Gaul are seen through the eyes of a young legionary soldier. The conquest of Gaul and the figures of Caesar and his generals as well as the fascinating aspects of the Roman army are presented in a personal way through the eyes of a young legionary soldier.
Recommended for high school; might be ok for younger readers, also. The battle scenes aren't too gory. Plot summary: Mandorix , a young Aeduan, joins Caesar's troops in Gaul. The (old-fashioned) language might discourage students from reading an otherwise well-written story, but it’s a great book for learning about the Roman army: in camp, on the march, weapons, tactics, et. al. We also learn about Caesar as a commander who inspired loyalty and about "esprit de corps"-- soldiers' camaraderie. There are some exciting moments: Mandorix (the hero) survives the massacre of Sabinus & Cotta's legions, and goes on to serve under Cicero at Samarobriva. Mandorix talks about the glory and the sorrow of war.
Book probably not by the same PL Anderson?: There was a photographer of the same name. Sword of Segstus, The Scholastic corp., 1932 Troy to Milvian Bridge (Beall) ? Republic
