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Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC - AD 378
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[amazon]Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC - AD 378[/amazon], by Duncan B Campbell, Illustrated by Brian Delf is recently published by the folks at 'Osprey' as a part of their "Fortress" series. ISBN 1-84176-895-2.

This is a good starter for people wanting to know about the Roman fortresses of the legions. Not only are there many different locations, with some nice photos, but there is a wealth of information about different positions, time periods, and legion deployments contained in this work. I enjoy the idea that it is not Anglo-centric, and covers Roman Fortresses from Scotland to Egypt, with a good deal of mention being given to the forces and forts in the Danube region.

I didn't see anything outstandingly controversial, or even 'jump in your face' new, but the work brings together a lot of different material from various sources in a concise and well written primer on Roman Fortresses. Unlike many of the modern speculative works so popular in recent publications, we have facts and a brief bibliography, and actual references are given in the body of the work.

Even though this is published by 'Osprey' it weighs in as a must add to my collection, and is informative and enjoyable to the serious student of the topic, as well as the dilettante.
Caius Fabius Maior
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#2
Thank you for the info.
I added it to my wish list :wink:

Nico
Nico Creces
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I have this title for a few days and I'm delighted with it. I can strong recommend this book to everybody. Comparing with other Osprey's Fortress series this one has also color photos.

I personaly like maps and beautiful illustrations. Simply another great Duncan Cambell's title!

I can recommend this book together with Osprey's title Rome’s Northern Frontier AD 70–235 as a supplement to Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire by Edward N. Luttwak.
Martin
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this is the one i've missed. thanks for the review
Tiberius Claudius Lupus

Chuck Russell
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