There is a series called "The Videssos Cycle" written by Harry Turtledove. The first book is called "The Misplaced Legion." It is about a Roman Legion that gets into a battle with some Celts and, through the misfortune of some accidental clash of Druid magics, is transported to a world where magic rules and they are completely lost and on their own. They are hired on as mercenaries by the local King and get mixed up in all sorts of battles and political intrigue.<br /><br />However, I also have to warn you that there are several "adult" themes and situations that occur in the various books. None of them are explored extremely graphically but they do exist. <br /><br />There is a homosexual greek doctor that was attached to the Legion when they were whisked away. He has a relationship with one of the Legionnaires although it isn't a major plotline in the book. It's more of a character development plot and something of a social commentary. It's basically left up to "Don't ask, Don't tell" kind of thing until his lover is killed in battle. However, eventually, he ends up having a "sort of" normal relationship with a woman for a time. The main idea put across is that someone's sexuality doesn't define their ability or their worth, or something along those lines.<br /><br />There are numerous mentions of sexual activity but no graphic descriptions or play by play commentary that I can recall.<br /><br />There are some adult relationship themes along the lines of divorce, infidelity and such.<br /><br />There is violence, some of it graphic but not more than a sentence describing anything disgusting or shocking.<br /><br />However, if you're interested, pick up the first book and thumb through it, glancing over it to see what you think. If you find it acceptable, I think he would enjoy them.<br /><br />Of course, you could always pickup a book describing real life in the Roman Legions. There are any number of excellent books out there that I'm sure he'd love if that is a su <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>