Book Review: I am John, I am Paul A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco

I am John, I am Paul A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco
Was surprised from the start of this book as it's easy to read and I found it interesting and educational at the same time
Starts with a quote from Aristotle and summarizes the relationship John and Paul have.
Dedication page and table of contents included. Words and phrases used in the context lead to footnotes at the end of the chapter where the author explains what they mean.
Story starts out with John and he's on his way to join the Legion to fight for the emperor. He soon meets up with Paul and he's assigned to the same area so they bunk together.
Before long they can finish one another's sentences and know how the other feels before even talking. Like learning about how they prepare for battles and why they are fighting.
Because they are so busy with the Legion they don't have time to go back home to their farms to see their relatives and miss memorable times with them.
One fascinating mission was to take the emperor's daughter to her father's location and  she just wants to be treated like anybody else-no special treatment.
Love how they hide out on the lands going undetected.  Love hearing of the battles and fights they go through protecting her and overcoming others when there is only a handful of them vs. hundreds of others.
Cool schemes and strategic moves they make-good for me to use when I play army guys with my grandson...
Love space John's sister has made for them to gather when they are able. Politics play a big part in this story and battles.
Love the characters they meet along the way and take under their arms. Love hearing of camaraderie and fun times guys have.
A new religion finds them at odds with one another and sometimes others can't comprehend what is happening.
Didn't see the ending happening as it did, twists and turns along the way make this an interesting read.
Acknowledgements and studies, references, sources and endnotes are all listed at the end.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.