James Mullins
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Ahimsa Kerp:
The genre has been overdone in a present tense setting. It is refreshing to see a story set in the past. To my knowledge there are 3 zombie books set with a Roman/Byzantine backdrop. The other 2 Zombies of Byzantium and Scourge of Byzantium both associated the infection with an Islamic invasion or the replacement of an Islamic invasion with zombies. What gave you the idea to set your story when you did vs. later on?
Ahimsa Kerp
Hi James.
Good question. I always thought the first century CE was one of the most interesting in Roman history. The decline of the Julio-Claudians meant Rome had to learn how to have a succession (see the year 69, for instance) whilst still dominant throughout Europe and the Mediterranean.
It seemed the perfect time to hit Rome with a global crisis. I was also interested in whether or not a lower tech culture would be more effective in combating the undead.
Oh, and I hadn't heard of those books. Thanks for the recommendation.
Good question. I always thought the first century CE was one of the most interesting in Roman history. The decline of the Julio-Claudians meant Rome had to learn how to have a succession (see the year 69, for instance) whilst still dominant throughout Europe and the Mediterranean.
It seemed the perfect time to hit Rome with a global crisis. I was also interested in whether or not a lower tech culture would be more effective in combating the undead.
Oh, and I hadn't heard of those books. Thanks for the recommendation.
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