A great insight into how medical treatments were developed and also how religions have played a part in it’s development. I would recommend this book.
NetGalley, Vicky Jones

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars An in depth look at some of the most famous Medieval mysteries. The book analyses them in depth, and tries to sort out the unfounded rumours and 'fake news' from the plausible ones. Timothy Venning has done an amazing job in researching this fascinating book, and attempting to provide an independent point of view.
NetGalley, Emma Potter

Bar Kokhba is a legendary figure in Jewish history. Famed for singlehandedly leading the Second Jewish rebellion against the Roman Empire in 132 through 136 A.D. against the Emperor Hadrian. Though ultimately the great rebellion failed, resulting in death, exile, or slavery for much of the population of Judea, and the Roman renaming of Jerusalem and Israel in an attempt to rewrite the Jews out of history, it is still famed as a blow against tyranny, a Great War for Independence against a foreign despot. Powell, a historian fascinated by details of Roman history, sets out the historical record based on texts and archeological evidence. Powell even traveled to Israel and viewed the archeological sites for himself including the caves at Ein Gedi and the site of the final battle, seeing firsthand where things took place. It is a history book, rich with detail, not a light book to read on a Sunday in the park, but nevertheless a worthwhile read that strives above all for historical accuracy.
NetGalley, Dave Wildman

"Rome's Great Eastern War: Lucullus, Pompey and the Conquest of the East, 74 - 62 BC" is an extraordinarily detailed and exceptionally well written military history that must be considered an essential and core addition to community, college, and university library Roman Military History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. Read the full review [link=http://www.midwestbookreview.com/lbw/sep_21.htm#WorldHistory]here[/link]
Midwest Book Review

The book concentrates on the lesser known action that took place prior to the charge - the heavy brigade. Explained in great detail, the author explains both the make-up of the unit an interesting-dealing. A good history read.
NetGalley, Ron Baumer