As featured 'on the shelf' with Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, June 2017
As featured 'on the shelf' with Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, June 2017
Chrystal’s book demonstrates clearly the true extent of that involvement in a work remarkable for both its comprehensive treatment and depth of scholarship. The fact that the study extends to nineteen chapters, and the range of his bibliography in terms of both ancient testimonies and modern studies are immediate testimony to this.
A work of considerable scholarship and insight, one that anyone with an interest in ancient warfare will not be able to ignore.
Stanley Ireland, Department of Classics & Ancient History, University of Warwick
Chrystal’s book demonstrates clearly the true extent of that involvement in a work remarkable for both its comprehensive treatment and depth of scholarship. The fact that the study extends to nineteen chapters, and the range of his bibliography in terms of both ancient testimonies and modern studies are immediate testimony to this.
A work of considerable scholarship and insight, one that anyone with an interest in ancient warfare will not be able to ignore.
Stanley Ireland, Department of Classics & Ancient History, University of Warwick
Most history books concentrate on one campaign or another when it comes to the Romans. This amazing book by Don Taylor catalogues the entire canon of Roman Republican campaigns in a single volume, drawing on. amongst other thigns, contemporary accounts. If you want to start learning abiout the Roman Army and its campaigns, this is the place to start!
Books Monthly
Most history books concentrate on one campaign or another when it comes to the Romans. This amazing book by Don Taylor catalogues the entire canon of Roman Republican campaigns in a single volume, drawing on. amongst other thigns, contemporary accounts. If you want to start learning abiout the Roman Army and its campaigns, this is the place to start!
Books Monthly
In my opinion an excellent book; I'd recommend it to anyone interested in the period, because it fills a genuine gap. I'd also comment that having read Gareth C Sampson's book on Rome and Parthia and having been impressed with that, I feel that we have here an author to watch.
Slingshot 308
In my opinion an excellent book; I'd recommend it to anyone interested in the period, because it fills a genuine gap. I'd also comment that having read Gareth C Sampson's book on Rome and Parthia and having been impressed with that, I feel that we have here an author to watch.
Slingshot 308
In the tumultuous third century of the common era, with the “barbarians” attacking the borders, the Roman empire desperately needed capable generals to lead her armies. Not infrequently, these generals were acclaimed “emperor” by their armies. Maximinus Thrax was one of the more fascinating of these general-emperors. Maximinus Thrax (it means big-small man of Thrace), was reportedly half barbarian. He joined the Roman army as a common soldier, and came to the Emperor’s attention because of his size. He was reputedly almost 8 feet tall due to a pituitary disease which causes gigantism, a large jaw, and coarse bony facial ridges, all of which appear on coins with his image. Maximinus rose in the army ranks due to his prodigious strength, bravery, and military ability. He became the general of the entire Roman army, and eventually overthrew his predecessor emperor, Alexander Severus, who was beloved by the people, but militarily incompetent. Maximinus successfully campaigned against.. Read more
Dr John Viggers, Freelance
In the tumultuous third century of the common era, with the “barbarians” attacking the borders, the Roman empire desperately needed capable generals to lead her armies. Not infrequently, these generals were acclaimed “emperor” by their armies. Maximinus Thrax was one of the more fascinating of these general-emperors. Maximinus Thrax (it means big-small man of Thrace), was reportedly half barbarian. He joined the Roman army as a common soldier, and came to the Emperor’s attention because of his size. He was reputedly almost 8 feet tall due to a pituitary disease which causes gigantism, a large jaw, and coarse bony facial ridges, all of which appear on coins with his image. Maximinus rose in the army ranks due to his prodigious strength, bravery, and military ability. He became the general of the entire Roman army, and eventually overthrew his predecessor emperor, Alexander Severus, who was beloved by the people, but militarily incompetent. Maximinus successfully campaigned against.. Read more
Dr John Viggers, Freelance
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Cataclysm 90 BC
We are accustomed to think of the late Republic as a period in which Rome enjoyed almost uninterrupted military success against foreign enemies. Yet at the start of the first century BC, Rome, outnumbered and out-generalled, faced a hostile army less than a week's march from the Capitol. It is probable that only a swift surrender prevented the city… Read more...
