12-17-2010, 02:43 AM
Quote:Welcome all newcomers to the Legions!
Make yourself at home with your fellow milites and tell us a little bit about yourself, such as...
- where are you from?
- how'd you become interested in Rome?
- why are you here?
- do you re-enact, are you a student, an academic professional, or..?
I've been a lurker for a few months now, and posted a couple of times in other areas of the board, but I just found this tonight so I thought I would throw something out.
I am from Gladstone, Missouri (near Kansas City) in the USA. I've been interested in Rome since I was a child. I found an old schoolbook about King Arthur at my grandparent's house ([i]King Arthur and His Knights[i], by Maude Radford Warren, copyright 1905 -- I still have it on my shelf). One of the tales is "How King Arthur Fought Rome," in which the Roman Emperor demands tribute from King Arthur, and King Arthur beats the snot out of him for his trouble. The story itself was not particularly memorable, but it set my imagination on fire, and I went to the local library and checked out everything they had (in both the kids and adults sections) on the Roman Empire. I was hooked and it has become a lifelong interest (though I am also interested in military history in general).
I found out about the forum when I subscribed to Ancient Warfare (which I love, thanks Jasper!). I am here to find other people who are as interested in the ancient world as I am. I am more than a casual hobbyist, less than a professional researcher or academic. I think that makes me obsessed. My day job is in software development for a financial services firm. I love computer programming almost as much as I enjoy studying military history -- *almost*. I essentially work for the purpose of making enough money to continue to build my library. I have already made several purchases based on recommendations from this forum (thank you!), and have a list as long as my arm of future acquisitions. I am very interested in hearing of academic journals that other members feel are a good investment for the serious learner.
Matthew Copple
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