Bookclub...?

[Praefectusclassis]

Ok, wake up now! This is not your 60+ Tuesday evening book discussion group, this is a good idea! (Well, I hope so).
How's about any number of RAT-ers choose a recent book on ancient warfare, we all read it and then discuss it here on RAT for the benefit of ourselves and those who didn't read it.
Why? It would be fun. It would also mean that those with specialized education and those without would at least have read something similar and could all discuss it usefully.

My suggestion for the first book to discuss would be [amazon]J.E. Lendon, Soldiers and Ghosts[/amazon] on the influences of culture on the way Greeks and Romans fought. It's basically an explanation of tactics from a cultural standpoint and a very stimulating book.

Who's up for it?

[Dan Diffendale]

Sign me up!
It's always a good way to see things you missed in the first reading, too.

[Jona Lendering]

I'll order it today.

[flavia]

Ok, wake up now! This is not your 60+ Tuesday evening book discussion group, this is a good idea! (Well, I hope so).
How's about any number of RAT-ers choose a recent book on ancient warfare, we all read it and then discuss it here on RAT for the benefit of ourselves and those who didn't read it.
Why? It would be fun. It would also mean that those with specialized education and those without would at least have read something similar and could all discuss it usefully.

My suggestion for the first book to discuss would be [amazon]J.E. Lendon, Soldiers and Ghosts[/amazon] on the influences of culture on the way Greeks and Romans fought. It's basically an explanation of tactics from a cultural standpoint and a very stimulating book.

Who's up for it?

Iam especially with ghosts in the title. Do you have a ISBN # for this book??Flavia aks Carolina

[Jona Lendering]

0-300-10663-7

Best wishes

[Praefectusclassis]

Flavia, to avoid disappointment, it's not about Ghosts as spirits of the dead wandering about, more the ghost of their ideas!

[flavia]

Flavia, to avoid disappointment, it's not about Ghosts as spirits of the dead wandering about, more the ghost of their ideas!

That's OK Istill think I will enjoy it. Flavia aka Carolina

[Caius Fabius]

Is there a RAT link to the book (for USA or UK Amazon?) Might as well make a small amount of money in referals

[Dan Diffendale]

Yep, the links in Jasper's first message refer to Amazon via RAT, for the US, UK, Germany, and Canada...

[Arthes]

Greetings,
I wouldn't mind if I can get a cheaper copy, it looks interesting and well worth it......!

[Praefectusclassis]

Says used and new from $15.50...