08-02-2006, 06:56 AM
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
Ilpo
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08-02-2006, 06:56 AM
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
08-02-2006, 07:04 AM
I think most members here - none of whom benefits from it except Mike B. himself - would answer with a very short, but unequivocal 'Yes!'.
08-02-2006, 07:16 AM
Could you please specify the merits of this book?
Ilpo
08-02-2006, 07:55 AM
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.
08-02-2006, 09:03 AM
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!
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR FECTIO Late Romans THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST (Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
08-02-2006, 10:45 PM
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.
Salvianus: Ste Kenwright
A member of Comitatus Late Roman Historical Re-enactment Group My Re-enactment Journal ~ antiquum obtinens ~
08-02-2006, 11:11 PM
...... and the second edition is a true improvement over the first.... I now have both...
Hibernicus
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA You cannot dig ditches in a toga! [url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url] A nationwide club with chapters across N America
08-03-2006, 12:14 PM
You can harrass one of the authors on here :twisted:
Conal Moran
Do or do not, there is no try! Yoda
08-03-2006, 12:29 PM
I think I have to wait.... I just spent my money 8)
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