Reviews (Army)

The book by Jean Charl Du Plessis "The Seleucid Army of Antiochus the Great: Weapons, Armour and Tactics" is a detailed and carefully considered study of the military power of Antiochus III, ruler of the Seleucid Empire, who ruled from 223–187 BCE. The author carefully analyzes the army of this powerful monarch, showing its structure, units, types of weapons and tactics used in key campaigns. The book was published by Napoleon V.

The American historian, Mr. Hugh Elton, who currently works in Canada, published a book some time ago, in 1996, entitled "Warfare in Roman Europe, AD 350-425", in which he thoroughly revised some of the common ideas about the army of the late Roman Empire. It is a slightly extended version of his doctoral dissertation, defended in 1994.

The book "The Cimbrian War 113-101 BC" by Nic Fields (Author) and Johnny Shumate (Illustrator) is another English-language item in the Osprey book series entitled "Campaign". The reader receives a book very richly decorated with illustrations, devoted to the war of Rome with the Cimbri and Teutons in the years 113-101 BCE. The authors also describe the development of the military and political career of Gaius Marius, who after the victory over the tribes from the north will be considered the "third founder of Rome".

The book "Dacia - The Roman Wars: Volume I Sarmizegetusa" by Radu Oltean is an English-language book that focuses on the presentation of Trajan's first Dacian war in 101-102 CE, based on the latest archaeological findings and studies.

The book "Roman Legionaries: Soldiers of Empire" by Simon Elliott is a book about one of the most effective military units in the world - the Roman legions. Simon Elliott is a historian and archaeologist passionate about the history of Britain during Roman times, Roman military and navy (especially Classis Britannica). The book was published by Casemate Publishers.

The book "Caesar's Greatest Victory: The Battle of Alesia, Gaul 52 BC" by John Sadler and Rosie Serdiville tells the story of one of Julius Caesar's most amazing victories, who, despite being outnumbered by the Gauls, was able to stand up to and defeat the enemy at Alesia. The book was published by Casemate Publishers.

The book "Romans at War: The Roman Military in the Republic and Empire" by Simon Elliot is a book describing the Roman army at war in a thorough and interesting way, due to the multitude of illustrations and graphics that beautifully diversify the content.