I, Tutus : The Son of Heaven began the exhilarating and astounding journey of pug extraordinaire, Tutus Indomitus Minimus, from ancient China to ancient Rome (circa 2-12 A.D.) Citizen of Rome completes that memorable journey sweeping Tutus across the vast Eurasian steppes and into the glory and decadence of Rome.

While I, Tutus will delight pug and dog lovers, it is not just a "dog book." A lighted-hearted romp through the distant, common history of man and dog, Tutus explores the fundaments of the human and canine condition -- birth, sex, violence, philosophy, love, housebreaking, heartbreak, religion, and politics (see Excerpts). It will appeal to anyone who likes history, adventure, comedy, or merely a "good read."

Twinned in times primeval, beyond reach of memory. Ancient truths and sure instincts long since sundered,
Muddied by cities and kings and gods,
the mad pretense of science. 

The dog a steady, dependable moon
About the rushing, wobbling orbit of man. 

So the late poet, C. Darlington Gushing, described the link between man and dog. I, Tutus reminds us how little this relationship, and the nature of either party, has changed. 

I hope you enjoy it,

Don Phillips