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For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Ebusitanus - 05-09-2007 Anyone read this? Any good? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1853 ... pe_snp_337 Quote:Synopsis Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Praefectusclassis - 05-09-2007 I received a copy yesterday, brand spanking new. It certainly looks good and since it's by our own Ross Cowan, it has a reputation to live up to. :wink: Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Tarbicus - 05-09-2007 I've read an earlier draft so can't comment on the final published version, but it certainly made me proud to have chosen Romans for re-enactment. :wink: Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Ross Cowan - 05-09-2007 Thanks Jasper and Jim. The blurb on Amazon and other sites was cobbled together by the publisher ages ago. Here's the final contents: INTRODUCTION I. THE PYRRHIC WAR The Eagle of Epirus Tarentum Tarentum Versus Rome Enter the Eagle The Battle of Heraclea After the Battle The Eagle Flies North Negotiations The Battle of Ausculum Ceasefire The Sicilian Adventure Malventum: The Last Battle The End of the Eagle II. DIVINE INTERVENTION The Battle of Sentinum Devotio and Vows The Linen Legion Thunder and Lightning III. SINGLE COMBAT The First Roman Duellists The Roman Achilles Cornelius Cossus and the Spolia Opima Manlius Torquatus Valerius Corvus The Younger Torquatus Marcellus and the Spoils of Honour Single Combat in the War with Hannibal Single Combat in the Second Century BC Single Combat in the First Century BC Marcus Licinius Crassus and the Spolia Opima IV. WARLORDS AND THEIR WARRIORS Caesar’s Soldiers Caesar’s Centurions Octavian, Antony and their Praetorians The Lost Legion V. WARRIORS AND POETS Sore Losers Scalping and Drinking Blood The Roman Way Insults and Songs The Centurion Poets EPILOGUE As I say in the introduction, the book is about the fighting men of Rome and her allies, and their valiant enemies, so also expect lengthy treatment of Epirotes, Samnites and Lucanians and other Sabellians, and Gauls. As well as the themes indicated above, there is discussion of the importance of honour and reputations; the practice of taking of heads in battle; military punishments; dona militaria; problematical units such as the legio Campana; sword fighting techniques; helmet crests; soldiers' humour; cognomina; unit disbandment; war elephants.... Oxbow describes it as "unashamedly popular and lots of fun". Who am I to disagree?! Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Virilis - 05-09-2007 Just made my order from amazon.co.uk! Can I read it also in the loo or will it spoil my "virtus" :wink: ? Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Conal - 05-09-2007 Quote:Just made my order from amazon.co.uk! Can I read it also in the loo or will it spoil my "virtus" :wink: ? As a Roman you can read it aloud to others sitting closely :wink: Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Ross Cowan - 05-09-2007 Whether you choose to read the book in the loo, the library or your lounge, I'm keen to know what you all think of it. Cheers, R Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Dan Diffendale - 05-09-2007 Have it on order -- loo-king forward to it! 8) Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Conal - 05-09-2007 Quote:Whether you choose to read the book in the loo, the library or your lounge, I'm keen to know what you all think of it. have you been nice to the Gauls ? Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Ross Cowan - 05-09-2007 Quote:have you been nice to the Gauls ? I've been a lot nicer to them than the Romans were! Ditto for the splendid Samnites. R Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Narukami - 05-09-2007 Looks interesting -- just added it to my Amazon list. In fact, I will soon be finished with my current book (about the war in Iraq) and will need something new for the daily train ride -- this book would be perfect. After a couple of weeks "in the modern world" it will be good to return to the sanity of Ancient Rome. Thanks for the Alert. Narukami Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Conal - 05-10-2007 Quote:Conal:152t7tdp Wrote:have you been nice to the Gauls ? I'll buy it then Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Ross Cowan - 05-10-2007 Quote:I'll buy it then D The sections about the battle of Sentinum (chp 2) and the many single combats that pitted Gallic champions against Romans (chp 3), should be of particular interest to you. Cheers, R Re: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare - Conal - 05-10-2007 Quote:Conal:tohjbel1 Wrote:I'll buy it then Mmmmh... Sentinium - more luck than judgement ? Single combats - damn crows !!! Ordering the Book - Primitivus - 05-11-2007 Ross, The title is still listed as a "pre-order" on the U.S. Amazon website. I'll be ordering a copy though. Best of luck with the volume's critical and lay reception. Rob |