Book review: Warfare in the Classical World

[Tamur]

Just finished reading (and there's a lot to read) a book called "Warfare in the Classical World" by John Warry (U. Oklahoma press).

Although the text is fairly standard, the pictures are pretty amazing -- none of the glorified perfection you find in many books of this type. The Spartan hoplites have scratched-up shields and slightly ragged handgrips on their spears, The Roman legionary has his pack on his back rather than being suited up for battle. The Gallic cavalry have tattered, mud-splattered breeches. Excellent, excellent pictoral reference for units.

It also has some nice maps, battle diagrams, and best of all Excellent coverage of battles both small and large from the early Greek period until the second sacking of Rome.

All in all, highly recommended.

[Gregoshi]

Tamur, why don't you add this entry to the "books" topic pinned at the top of this forum? Here's the quick link to it: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=27424
Thanks.

[Tamur]

Just saw this post again Gregoshi, I'll do that!