Talk:A Courtesan of Rome/@comment-34296592-20181218204237/@comment-3452092-20181223213128

I imagine you are right, which is why I prefer history books that just state the facts for nonfiction or limited interaction with actual historical figures when it comes to fiction. Also I pretty much hate Shakespeare's work, so you really aren't winning me over to him. More reason to dislike the man.

I admittedly have only read The Three Musketeers by Dumas and I found it distasteful. I might have a different opinion now, but I doubt it, because my reasons for that stand.

I do get mad at historical fiction authors when I find out that they deliberately altered historical facts, although I will look more favorably upon those who explain what they changed in great detail, which is rare, but does happen.

I have no experience with Civilization other than some YouTube videos. . . which kind of make it seem nothing like historical anything.

Yes, it is better than Desire and Decorum, but that doesn't forgive making Marc Antony and Cassius love interests. But really, my main problem with it is I am bored and this is a setting and a story that should not bore anyone. I have a much longer list of problems with Desire and Decorum.