Osprey's study of various sieges in Rome, from 146 BC to 378 AD. Sieges were often pivotal in Rome’s wars, including its conflicts with the Macedonians and Carthaginians in the 2nd century BC; the civil wars of the Republic; and the late Roman wars against the Sassanid Persians, who, alone amongst Rome’s adversaries, were equally skilled in siegecraft. This book discusses the siege techniques employed by Roman armies and their opponents throughout the Republic and Empire. It shows that although the 1st century AD has long been considered the golden age of siegecraft, followed by a decline, new and effective siege techniques were in fact used in the following centuries.
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An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.
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Dr Duncan B Campbell is a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman warfare. He published his first paper in 1984, as an undergraduate at Glasgow University, and produced a complete re-assessment of Roman siegecraft for his PhD. His work has appeared in several international journals over the years, and he has written several books for Osprey including Elite 121: Ancient Siege Warfare. He lives near the Antonine Wall in Scotland with his wife and son.
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A very good historical piece. Well illustrated and accurate, a must for the serious Roman Re-Enactor, or those who enjoy Roman history. Very good for young adults.
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This review is from: Siege Warfare in the Roman World: 146 BC-AD 378 (Elite) (Paperback)
Cambell and Ospray work realy well on this one, awesome colour photos and great text keep you reading from front to back, This makes a great reference book and flows well. well worth the price.
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In the decades following the defeat of Hannibal in 202 BC, various conflicts took Roman armies far and wide around the Mediterranean. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
siege embankment, storming assault, ancient siege warfare, siege machinery, sling bullets, siege wall, siege lines, siege machines, siege towers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dura Europos, Plaine des Laumes, Die Ergebnisse, Die Lager des Scipio, Jewish War, Histoire de Jules, Mont Auxois, Tel Dor, Alto Real, Valerius Maximus, General Adolf Lammerer, Guerre des Gauls, Herod the Great, Montagne de Flavigny, Scipio Aemilianus New!
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In the decades following the defeat of Hannibal in 202 BC, various conflicts took Roman armies far and wide around the Mediterranean. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
siege embankment, storming assault, ancient siege warfare, siege machinery, sling bullets, siege wall, siege lines, siege machines, siege towers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dura Europos, Plaine des Laumes, Die Ergebnisse, Die Lager des Scipio, Jewish War, Histoire de Jules, Mont Auxois, Tel Dor, Alto Real, Valerius Maximus, General Adolf Lammerer, Guerre des Gauls, Herod the Great, Montagne de Flavigny, Scipio Aemilianus New!
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This book cites 4
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- The Holy Land (Ancient World) by Peter Connolly on page 60
- Ancient Siege Warfare by Paul B. Kern on page 59
- Hellenistic Fortifications from the Aegean to the Euphrates (Oxford Monographs on Classical Archaeology) by A. W. McNicoll on page 61
- Greek and Roman (Mythology of All Races, Volume I) by William Sherwood Fox in Back Matter
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