After having finished Gates of Rome, i could carless of the little stuff he changed. He had to almost since Ceasar early years not much are known heck they are not even sure when he was born :P The rest he had to shorten and change alittle cause the series isnt about the many years that Marius and Sulla fought for power.
I loved the first book of emperor. Many great characters. Gauis,Marius,Marcus,Rieus(sp?),Sulla,Cabera,Tudruk etc I liked Marius,Sulla so much that i have to read other series where you see more of thier conflict.
Parmenion: I liked Young Bloods, still hoping someone wakes up Scarrow thread.
Im also reading Under The Eagle right now and liking it.