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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 1d

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Rich, 4th King's Own Regiment, by Arthur Devis (1756). Rich commanded the Regiment during the Jacobite Uprising losing his left hand at Culloden.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 3d

The Long Walk, south of Windsor Castle. Another of my personal Meccas, I do the trek every time I hope over to England.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 3d

These are from my visit to Apsley House, one of my personal Meccas whenever I visit London, plus the Wellington Arch. The Arch was closed, so I could not go inside and climb up to the balcony for a selfie.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 6d

From the "Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum" exhibition at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 9d

Corgarff Castle in Aberdeenshire, northeast Scotland. I know the weather does NOT look "Scottish" at all! In 1748, it was attained by the British Army, who added the outer walls and converted into a barracks.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 11d

At Carlisle Castle in northern England. First constructed of wood in 1092, thirty years later it was rebuilt in stone during the reign of King Henry I. It was twice besieged during "The '45."
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 12d

The 1745 Memorial, near Prestonpans Battlefield, dedicated to those who lost their lives during the 1745-46 Jacobite Uprising. @followers
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 16d

Ruins of Ruthven Barracks, Badenoch, Scotland. A British garrison in the Highlands, it was besieged twice during the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. A tiny garrison of just fourteen Redcoats held for six months.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 18d

"Soldier of Rome: Hadrian Ascending" is now available in audiobook through Audible and Apple! Thanks again to the venerable Jonathan Waters for his, as always, excellent narration.
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Soldier of Rome

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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 19d

Remains of Highbridge, over the River Spean. The site of the first shots of the Jacobite Uprising of 1745, this is where "Broadswords over England" begins.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 22d

Remains of a small shrine to Nemesis at the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre in Chester, England. The Goddess of Retribution was a favourite amongst gladiators.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · 28d

As I wind down for a few days in Windsor, here's a look at all the places I've gone on this History Nerd Odyssey - 2025. A huge "Thank You!" to that magnificent bastard, Chris Simpson, who put most of this together.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Having completed the Jacobite-inspired "History Nerd Odyssey" trek across northern England and Scotland, I can now officially announce that this is happening.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 31

New book unboxing, "Soldier of Rome: The Restless Emperor"
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 31

Soldier of Rome: Hadrian Ascending, the current #1 best-seller in Ancient Military History on Amazon.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) at the Battle of Tel-el Kebir, 1882, by Henri Louis Dupray. From the National Army Museum, London. With origins dating back to the 1720s, the went on to become one of the most renowned regiments of the British Army.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

Ten days until the release of my thirty-sixth book, "Soldier of Rome: The Restless Emperor!"
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

King's Colour of Barrel's 4th (later the King's Own Royal) Regiment, carried at Culloden. The inset Appin Colour of the Jacobites hangs nearby. Displayed at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 17

Milecastle ruins, west of Housesteads Fort, Hadrian's Wall. In addition to these small outposts at every mile, a pair of watchtowers were placed in between, at distances of around 500 meters.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

Giving a huge "shout out" to those magnificent bastards, the Forlorn Hope. Their lead singer and songwriter, Chris Simpson, is an epic friend and fellow historian. It is he who I will be road-tripping across northern England and Scotland on our latest "History Nerd Odyssey."

James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 13

Duncan Forbes of Culloden by Jeremiah Davison. A powerful judge, staunch Royalist, and opponent of the Jacobites, despite being a Highland Scot, Forbes was one of the Crown's most important political allies in the north.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

Reconstruction of the Temple of the Nymphs at Vindolanda, from Phllips Creative, who were commissioned to design the concept.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 11

William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II. Charles Edward Stuart, son of the claimant James Edward Stuart. The respective commanders-in-chief of the Royalist and Jacobite factions in 1745-46.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 10

Walltown Crags, Hadrian's Wall, by Alan Ernest Sorrell. Located between Vindolanda and Carlisle, Walltown Crags are among the more picturesque settings along Hadrian's Wall to this day.
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James Mace @legionarybooks.bsky.social · Aug 9

Death of General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, by Benjamin West. At Quebec, the commanding generals of both sides, Wolfe and French Lieutenant General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, perished.
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