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Eastern Roman Empire Final Small
The Imperial Provinces of Dacia, Moesia, and Thrace A commissioned map for Ellis Knox to accompany his novel: Goblins at the Gates. Hand drawn in Photoshop. Zach Bodenner did excellent work for my fantasy map. I presented him with a special challenge: take an existing historical map, keep some of the elements, change others, and add new ones. Make it all look as if it were a single, original map. Since I am a historian by profession, I am rather particular in my map requirements. He met the challenge perfectly, giving my readers a convincing map that is easy to read yet contains all the details that are needed. He is easy to work with and was professional throughout the transaction. I recommend him to other authors without hesitation. -Ellis Knox Find Goblins at the Gates on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075NN977Q/
