Western democracy traces its roots to Rome and its antecedent the Greek city states. While many cultures, including the traditions of the Iroquois confederation, influenced the US constitution, the founding fathers were most inspired by the Roman Republic. In mythology, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, who were suckled… Read more“Map Monday, Rome and the Cost of Protecting the Empire”
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Smashwords and the BIG Year-End Sales Event
The Big News I’m excited to announce that the Warders series is now available through Smashwords! They’re a leading retail site for indie and self-published books. The Big Savings To celebrate, all six of the Warders titles will be available as part of the Smashwords 2022 End of Year Sale!… Read more“Smashwords and the BIG Year-End Sales Event”
Map Monday, Roman Roads an Enduring Legacy of Empire
Roman roads were both a product of empire and a key ingredient to its success. Traditionally founded on 21 April 753 BC, Rome didn’t formally become an Empire until 27 BC. That’s when the Senate named Octavian princeps (first citizen). With nothing more than waning traditions restraining them, he and… Read more“Map Monday, Roman Roads an Enduring Legacy of Empire”