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"Roman Military Equipment " - Finlandese - 08-02-2006
What is your opinion, should I buy "Roman Military Equipment " by Bishop & Coulston if I already do have "Greece and Rome at war" and D. Peterson's " Roman legion recreated...."
Ilpo
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Praefectusclassis - 08-02-2006
I think most members here - none of whom benefits from it except Mike B. himself - would answer with a very short, but unequivocal 'Yes!'.
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Finlandese - 08-02-2006
Could you please specify the merits of this book?
Ilpo
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Praefectusclassis - 08-02-2006
Hoping that Mike agrees with my description here. The book discusses the sources for and the study of Roman military equipment and gives an overview of the development of the various types of equipment. It also considers, production, 'cultural exchange' and military equipment and the identity of the soldier and units.
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Robert Vermaat - 08-02-2006
Quote:What is your opinion, should I buy "Roman Military Equipment " by Bishop & Coulston if I already do have "Greece and Rome at war" and D. Peterson's " Roman legion recreated...."Or, where Peterson shows many nice images, Bishop & Coulston give you the scientific background. With a zillion notes so that you can follow up with your own research. Indispensable!
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Salvianus - 08-02-2006
There is also the point that B & C is accepted as a reliable reference and is the quoted source for a number of other works, thus helping you to win arguments!
I find it interesting & useful even though my primary interest is in only the last period discussed.
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Hibernicus - 08-02-2006
...... and the second edition is a true improvement over the first.... I now have both...
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Titus Martius - 08-03-2006
...and drawings are useful too. Don't hesitate.
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Conal - 08-03-2006
You can harrass one of the authors on here :twisted:
Re: "Roman Military Equipment " - Finlandese - 08-03-2006
I think I have to wait.... I just spent my money 8)
Ilpo