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The Complete Roman Army Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Review: As the title implies this book does cover all aspects of Roman Army life and it's campaigns. As well as documenting the history of the legionaries it also includes the auxiliary soldiers and the Roman Navy. It is well illustrated on every page and is the best reference book for the Roman Army as a whole. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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The Conquest of Gaul Author: Julius Caesar Review: Julius Caesar is one of the most intriguing characters of the Ancient world. By conquering Gaul he effectively destroyed the Celts main power base in Europe. This is his account of the wars and intrigues of which he was master. Despite his political bias he does provide perhaps the best account of the Gauls both in the battlefield but also of their life and customs. Fantastic source material. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History Author: Peter Heather
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Edward Gibbon
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Rome Against Caratacus - The Roman Conquest of BritainAuthor: Graham Webster Review: Graham Webster's work is for the specialist reader who has a detailed interest in Caratacus and the Roman invasion of Britain. It is a clever and insightful book. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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The Agricola and The Germania Author: Tacitus Review: Tacitus is the best classical source of information relating to the British tribes and the Roman invasion of Britain. Tacitus is at times sympathetic to the British heroism and he is also critical of some Roman vices and 'so-called' civilisation. As the nephew of the Roman commander Agricola he is also biased towards him. The Agricola provides interesting insight into early Roman Britain and the Celtic tribes there. At the same time it can be frustrating that certain passages are missing or when he skips over things (perhaps deliberately) which you would like to know the answer to. It is nevertheless an absolute gem as is the Germania. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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Roman Battle Tactics 109BC - AD313 (Elite) Author: Ross Cowan
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Roman Britain: Outpost of the Empire Author: H.H. Scullard Review: Scullard's book begins with an account of the British Celts before providing commentary on the Roman invasions of Britain. It examines the struggle between the native British and the Romans and examines life in romanised Britain. The book is easy to navigate and provides a vivid portrait of Roman Britain. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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Rome's Saxon Shore: Coastal Defences of Roman Britain AD 250-500 (Fortress) Author: Nic Fields
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Exploring Roman Britain Author: Andrew McCloy Review: This book provides an excellent travel guide for those wishing to explore Roman Britain. It is divided into four main sections-roads, towns, buildings, and military fortifications. Exploring Roman Britain offers fifteen day excursions throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. As well as providing interesting historical information about key Roman sites in Britain it provides all kinds of useful tourist information which brings the locale to life. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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Roman Britain (Historical Map & Guide)Author: Ordnance Survey Review: A useful historical map to find the multitude of Roman sites in Britain. The map is produced in conjunction with The Royal Commission of Ancient Monuments of Wales and Scotland and English Heritage. The map is now in its fifth edition. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Author: Apicius Review: Apicius is our main classical source of information on Roman food and dining. He wrote A Book on Cooking which is the oldest cookbook in existence. He also wrote A Book on Sauces. He describes lavish cources of food and how to prepare them. He doesn't use precise measurements but rather expects you to have some understanding of how to cook. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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The Classical Cookbook Author: Andrew Dalby and Sally Grainger Review: Author Sally Grainger often performs cooking demonstrations at the Roman Legionary Museum where I used to work. Many of the recipes in the book can be made today. Andrew Dalby is a historian who has published several historical books. He also contributed suggestions to my article on Roman Food in Britain. Comment added 10/03/07 |
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Food and Cooking in Roman Britain: History and RecipesAuthor: Jane Renfrew Jane Renfrew's booklet is produced in association with Enlish Heritage. It has eight chapters including: Roman Banquets, The Evidence for the Foods Eaten in Roman Britain, The Techniques for Food Preperation, Cooking Equipment and Serving the Food. Probably the most popular chapter would be the one on Recipes. The book includes 30 recipes. All of the recipes are based on those of Apicius but Jane Renfrew's book includes "much fuller details of quantities, cooking times and procedures based on contemporary practice ...". This book provides a concise overview of Roman cooking with a British slant. It is a valuable introductory book to the subject of Roman food and the recipes can be made in the modern kitchen. Review added: 21/07/08 |
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Roman Cookery: Recipes & History (Cooking Through the Ages)Author: Jane Renfrew
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The Romans for DummiesAuthor:
Guy de la Bedoyere Review: Guy de la Bedoyere is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert. He is well known for his appearances on TV, especially Channel 4's "Time Team". |
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