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Top 4 Historical Fiction on Roman Britain by Jack Whyte

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Jack Whyte's historical fiction saga on Roman Briatin, called The Dream of Eagles or the Camulod Chronicles, covers two centuries of British history, beginning in the early fifth with the Roman legions, and covering the period of Merlin and Arthur.

1. The Skystone

In "The Skystone," the first volume of the Camulod Chronicles, Roman officer Publius Varrus and his friend and former general, Caius Britannicus, Arthur's great-grandfathers, create a new local government by melding the best of Britain and Rome.
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2. The Singing Sword

The second volume in Jack Whyte's historical fiction series, this volume is memorable for the forging of the world's most famous sword from a material from out of this world.
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3. The Eagle's Brood

"The Eagle's Brood" is the story of Commander Merlyn, the cousin of Uther Pendragon -- who will be the father of Arthur -- their close friendship and falling out.
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4. The Saxon Shore

A bridging book in the Camulod series, full of events that form necessary background to the next book. Sadly, but inevitably, all the old familiar characters are dead.
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