01-24-2005, 09:31 PM
Hello:<br>
My name is Pieter (hence: Petreius, I know its typically a Cognomen, but someone out there is allready using my real name). I am 34 years old. I am originally from South Africa, but have been living in the USA since I was seventeen. I am now living in New Hampshire. I have been interested in military history in general and Ancient Greek and Roman military history as far back as I can remember. I was given Peter Connolly's "Ancient Greek Armies." , "Roman Army." and "Hannibal and the enemies of Rome." as a birthday present when I was in my early teens and took Latin at the boys school I attended in South Africa, which helped stimulate my further interest in Roman history (in particular military history) and culture. I consider myself an amateur historian, since I do not work, nor am I qualified in the field, but spend my private time reading all that I can, and do not suffer of any lack of enthusiasm or interest. I have recently read: "The complete Roman army." by Adrian Goldsworthy; All the Osprey books on the subject that I could get my hands on. Obviously all the Peter Connolly books mentioned above. I am in the process of reading "Neros Killing Machine." by Stephen Dando-Collins ( I know the book has been reviewed on this forum). I do miniature war-gaming, though not Rmans at the moment. I do not belong to any Roman reenactment group, but I am interested. I do belong to a group reenacting the late 15th C. I am however a bit of a thread counter and authenticity-nut when it comes to how I would like to do things. It is really good to find this forum - I'm really looking forward to taking part in it. Thank you.<br>
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Pieter. <p></p><i></i>
My name is Pieter (hence: Petreius, I know its typically a Cognomen, but someone out there is allready using my real name). I am 34 years old. I am originally from South Africa, but have been living in the USA since I was seventeen. I am now living in New Hampshire. I have been interested in military history in general and Ancient Greek and Roman military history as far back as I can remember. I was given Peter Connolly's "Ancient Greek Armies." , "Roman Army." and "Hannibal and the enemies of Rome." as a birthday present when I was in my early teens and took Latin at the boys school I attended in South Africa, which helped stimulate my further interest in Roman history (in particular military history) and culture. I consider myself an amateur historian, since I do not work, nor am I qualified in the field, but spend my private time reading all that I can, and do not suffer of any lack of enthusiasm or interest. I have recently read: "The complete Roman army." by Adrian Goldsworthy; All the Osprey books on the subject that I could get my hands on. Obviously all the Peter Connolly books mentioned above. I am in the process of reading "Neros Killing Machine." by Stephen Dando-Collins ( I know the book has been reviewed on this forum). I do miniature war-gaming, though not Rmans at the moment. I do not belong to any Roman reenactment group, but I am interested. I do belong to a group reenacting the late 15th C. I am however a bit of a thread counter and authenticity-nut when it comes to how I would like to do things. It is really good to find this forum - I'm really looking forward to taking part in it. Thank you.<br>
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Pieter. <p></p><i></i>