What do the participants of forum think about the Cambridge History of Greek and Roman warfare published in the last year ? What are the merits or demerits of this book? As for me, this a great book extremely useful for all who are researching or merely interested in Ancient History.
It is the best and most up-to-date source providing a general overview of the various aspects of ancient warfare. I can't speak for the Roman and Late Antique portions (Volume 2), but the contributions on Greek and Hellenistic warfare are for the most part very good. In particular, Nick Sekunda's chapter on the militaries of the Hellenistic world is the best summary out there, even if he includes some rather peculiar points of discussion to the detriment or even omission of other, central topics. Well worth reading and owning.
I agree with Ruben. It's not really a book for beginners though, but there's good stuff in both volumes!
....but it is not all good ! Beware; like the priest's egg, it is "good in parts" ! :lol: :lol:
Anyone want to give me a few hundred bucks so I can purchase it? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
If anyone happened to scan pages chapter 11, 325-343 and emailed them to me I'd be much abliged.
I've only read certain chapters of vol.2, but it does look like a fantastic addition to what is already out there. Also, it is good to have an up-to-date review of these topics. I just checked for vol.2 on Amazon.co.uk and it's £119.99! Despite being well used to the prices of such books, I'm still disappointed by such an off-putting price tag.
-Join a library and get it from there; it's worth it.
So this is worth the money is it?
I was a little let down by the HRR Robinson book to be honest, but I guess after seeing much of it posted frequently on here, there wasn't much new in it....
Miks books are great though....
Quote:I was a little let down by the HRR Robinson book to be honest, but I guess after seeing much of it posted frequently on here, there wasn't much new in it....
Yep! You were completely spoiled here! :lol:
These are indeed some of the best volumes available. The section on the Late Roman army is good, but it could have included the latest research on the new perspective concerning the role and competences of the limitanei and comitatenses.