skippy888 Mite
2 Nov 10 - 23:04
Firstly I must sy that I greatly enjoyed Jonathan's new book (The Ring of Solomon). I am also fan of history and although it was not hard to predict the 4th book name (see other thread) I'm sure there will be more books. My favorite line in the new book is Bartimaeus... 'what I don't know about etiquette...'. The books historical setting opens up a world of possibilities for a 5th book. I was so impressed with the first world Jonathan created; with the semi reality based round London and the Political elite and ruling class of magicians, the wars for the Colonies and the 'spirit' and human characters. I remember a quote for the original Dune series by Frank Herbert being so believable and so complete a world. Tolkien's world being in this genre. It's the details that count and the hinted at depth and avenues left unexplored. I love the semi-Dickensian world of London. I think the 5th book may well revisit London but be based in recorded history. So for my prediction I will mention unusual settings from the past. Perhaps others have some suggestions? Perhaps Bart has to find something he lost thousands of years ago.
Interesting events where Bartimaeus might have also been linked;
The downfall of Tipu in and Tipu's Tiger (Now on show in the British Museum). Perhaps the The Relief of Mafeking. The 'Black Hole of Calcutta'. The siege of Malta, Lepanto, Salamis, the Crusades, Venice (the Lion of Venice), the Gallic Wars, even the siege of Famagusta when they knew they were in trouble when they ate the last cat. Did he cross the Alps with Hannibal? I still think the 'Defenistration of Prague' reeks of Bart's mischief. How about Queen Boudica and her chariot? (Bartimaeus and the chariot of Boudica). Did Bart cause the Wall Street Crash of 1929? Was Bart there at the Boston Tea Party? He would have enjoyed that! Hagia Sophia and the fall of Constantinople, Easter Island, Troy? Did he know The conquests of Cortes and Pizarro (Tenochtitlan). Was he tasked with the room of gold? (Bartimaeus and the Room of Gold). Did he meet Napoleon in Egypt? How would he describe the little man? Or the really strange tale of Böttger and the discovery of the secret of Porcelain at Meissen. Did Bartimaeus in fact have to help Shakespeare? Or build the Globe or Tower Bridge? But my favorite is probably the Egyptian King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti. She was elevated to the unusual position of co-ruler and was by all accounts an amazing beauty (was Bart smitten?) When he became king Akhenaten moved the capital lock stock up the Nile. An amazing feat. He so upset the priesthood (Magicians) that after his death they obliterated his name for every monument they could get their hands on. Their son, none other than King Tut-Akhenaten or 'son of Akhenaten' often called 'King Tut' by the Colonists and the boy king Tutankhamen by others. By chance (?) his small tomb was finally discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings. Many 'wonderous' (and perhaps magical) things were rediscovered. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon (Obviously a retired Magician) opened the tomb with his daughter (?) .....but there are many strange tales of them perhaps taking a sneaky preview of the contents... why? Then there is the curse... and the beautiful Leopard Skin footstool of Tutankhamen (Bartimaeus and the Footstool of King Tut!)
We want MORE please Jonathan. Bartimaeus is a genius character, with the ability to extract the good from the worst of us, to devour the prosaic, to dragoon dilettantes and discombobulate the events of history (more long words also please). I appeal for more Bartimaeus, more mischief, more fun. Long live Bartimaeus.
Many Thanks
Skippy888
Sorry, I forgot to mention Thomas Blood, the Crown Jewels and the Tower of London ...and to thank the proprietor of this excellent portal for all their good work in supporting us fans.
Interesting events where Bartimaeus might have also been linked;
The downfall of Tipu in and Tipu's Tiger (Now on show in the British Museum). Perhaps the The Relief of Mafeking. The 'Black Hole of Calcutta'. The siege of Malta, Lepanto, Salamis, the Crusades, Venice (the Lion of Venice), the Gallic Wars, even the siege of Famagusta when they knew they were in trouble when they ate the last cat. Did he cross the Alps with Hannibal? I still think the 'Defenistration of Prague' reeks of Bart's mischief. How about Queen Boudica and her chariot? (Bartimaeus and the chariot of Boudica). Did Bart cause the Wall Street Crash of 1929? Was Bart there at the Boston Tea Party? He would have enjoyed that! Hagia Sophia and the fall of Constantinople, Easter Island, Troy? Did he know The conquests of Cortes and Pizarro (Tenochtitlan). Was he tasked with the room of gold? (Bartimaeus and the Room of Gold). Did he meet Napoleon in Egypt? How would he describe the little man? Or the really strange tale of Böttger and the discovery of the secret of Porcelain at Meissen. Did Bartimaeus in fact have to help Shakespeare? Or build the Globe or Tower Bridge? But my favorite is probably the Egyptian King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti. She was elevated to the unusual position of co-ruler and was by all accounts an amazing beauty (was Bart smitten?) When he became king Akhenaten moved the capital lock stock up the Nile. An amazing feat. He so upset the priesthood (Magicians) that after his death they obliterated his name for every monument they could get their hands on. Their son, none other than King Tut-Akhenaten or 'son of Akhenaten' often called 'King Tut' by the Colonists and the boy king Tutankhamen by others. By chance (?) his small tomb was finally discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings. Many 'wonderous' (and perhaps magical) things were rediscovered. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon (Obviously a retired Magician) opened the tomb with his daughter (?) .....but there are many strange tales of them perhaps taking a sneaky preview of the contents... why? Then there is the curse... and the beautiful Leopard Skin footstool of Tutankhamen (Bartimaeus and the Footstool of King Tut!)
We want MORE please Jonathan. Bartimaeus is a genius character, with the ability to extract the good from the worst of us, to devour the prosaic, to dragoon dilettantes and discombobulate the events of history (more long words also please). I appeal for more Bartimaeus, more mischief, more fun. Long live Bartimaeus.
Many Thanks
Skippy888
Sorry, I forgot to mention Thomas Blood, the Crown Jewels and the Tower of London ...and to thank the proprietor of this excellent portal for all their good work in supporting us fans.
