11-15-2015, 05:37 PM
If it is dynamic evidence you are looking for, Nathan, you will be disappointed alas. The author's premise is to rely mainly on problematic source evidence which is anachronistic or from a non-'historical' genre such as Saints Lives or later Christian narratives. What he does bring is a solid grounding of the material and all its breadth. He is able to summarize or evaluate Roman military doctrine and campaigns in a period rarely covered in such depth. This coupled with his iconoclastic approach opens a fresh perspective which - while questionable - is often stimulating. For stimulating read also frustrating!
Francis Hagan
The Barcarii
The Barcarii