09-22-2008, 02:55 AM
Quote:If you want a good book to read about the 2nd Punic war (Historical Fiction), I recommend "Pride of Carthage" by David Durham. The Carthaginians came so close to destroying early Rome, it makes me wonder what Europe would be like if they had.Agreed a good read & Europe probobly would have more Punic reenactors with fringe Romans who have little or no info to play with.
Greetings friends ! first post , this thread is very interesting for me thanks, ive wanted to have a go at a punic impression for some time & have finally made a start . my minds eye view of a punic Vet. in Italy post the first victories , Eg. Bronze Italio/corinthian helmet , Lorcia hamata , aspis White with an abstract sign of Tanit o(< , Bronze greave Left leg , Delos sword & simple pugio suspended from trophy Centurians belt , long sleeve unbleached linen tunic knee length , red or white wool roman military tunic over that as backing for the hamata , Greek spear , booty roman military cloak & shoes .
with that i can move the impression around in time by replacing hamata with a linothorax or spolas ( ?) / or introduce a scutum ,pilum /celtic spear combo
Ok what you all think .cheers Barcid
Hannibal ad portas ! Dave Bartlett . " War produces many stories of fiction , some of which are told until they are believed to be true." U S Grant