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Product Information Unavailable — Please try again later —Updated Dec 31, 1969 Product Information Unavailable — Please try again later —Updated Dec 31, 1969 Caesar's Legions: The Roman Soldier 753 BC to 117 AD by Nicholas V. Sekunda, Simon Northwood, Michael Simkins  This book combines Men-at-Arns 283: ‘Early Roman Armies’, Men-at-Arms 291: ‘Republican Roman Army 200-104 BC’ and Men-at-Arms 46 ‘The Roman Army from ...
 Show DetailsThis book combines several previous Osprey titles into one volumes. The text is fairly good for an Osprey book and a bit more detailed than most. The color plates are well done by the likes of Angus McBride, Richard Hook, and the late Ronald Embleton. A good ... • Read full review —Updated Nov 7, 2005 An Historical Guide to Arms & Armor by Stephen Bull  Describes portable arms and armor from the time of the Greeks and Romans to the early nineteenth century
Show DetailsAs with most coffee table books this one hits the high points without going into a huge amount of detail. It's a good book for the beginner and a worthwhile addition to a larger library due to the inclusion of many large hi-quality photos. —Updated Nov 7, 2005 Warriors of Christendom by John Matthews  illustrated history of the Crusades
Show DetailsThis book is one of the usual compilations that Osprey often publishes as an attempt to convince the reader that they're getting something new. In fact, this book is a compilation of several older Osprey entries. It features the same high and low points that all ... • Read full review —Updated Nov 7, 2005 The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) by Sir Richard F. Burton  "The history of the sword is the history of humanity." With these words, British author, Victorian scholar, and world traveler Richard Burton begins his eloquent ...
Show DetailsBurton's book is worthwhile simply for the fact that it is the 'newest' book written by a man who actually had occasion to use a sword somewhere other than the training hall. Much of it's information on ancient and medieval weapons may seem laughable by todays ... • Read full review —Updated Nov 7, 2005 Product Information Unavailable — Please try again later —Updated Dec 31, 1969 Celtic Warriors: 400BC-160AD by Tim Newark  Looks at Celtic history in Great Britain and Europe, describes their armor, weapons, leaders, and culture, and recounts their battles against Germanic, Norse, and ... Show DetailsAny fan of the Osprey books will love this one. As with all Osprey offerings it's a bit light on the historical data but the text does manage to hit the high points. The book is also full of the excellent artistic work of artist Angus McBride (I use the term of ... • Read full review —Updated Nov 7, 2005 The Viking Art of War (Greenhill Military Paperback) by Paddy Griffith  & 54 maps, tables, and charts & 6 x 9 & A best-selling study of the Viking genius for war & Explodes myths and reveals the facts behind the fearsome reputation This ...
Show DetailsThis book is a bit of a disappointment. It is interesting from an historical perspectiive, however, nordic methods of warfare aren't gone into with as much detail as the title would suggest. A good general reference addition to any library but hardly a stand-alone ... • Read full review —Updated Nov 7, 2005 Hastings 1066 by Georges Bernage  Hastings is perhaps the most famous battle ever fought on English soil and resulted in William, Duke of Normandy, becoming King of England. Popularly known as ...
Show DetailsTo say that I am disappointed in this book would be an understatement. In fact, this book could more accurately be described as 'Hastings: what not to do". The book is full of so many fallacies, both literary and visual, that it has no credibility. Examples: Exact ... • Read full review —Updated Nov 5, 2005
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