Europa Barbarorum Bibliography

[President]

Yea, honestly that is why I sort of disdain Goldsworthy's work - it is much too academic. It is much too lacking in that primary sense of experience and relativity that I have come to appreciate from studying ancient history.

That is why I suggested Dodge. He was a Civil War veteran, who after losing his leg, got his degree in history and then traveled the globe to analyze the works of the greatest captains and write about them. He seems to be like an antiquated, experienced General (much like Xenophon and Caesar himself, but obviously without such weight and magnanimity), that is trying to explain to the basic soldier the secrets of the highest generals. You truly understand what war is with him - an art that it advanced by the innovations of great captains - unlike the more academic or technical military historian, whom presumes to give only a generic description of battles and tactics, primarily devoted to the effects such significant battles and wars have on history.

As for Loeb, I will do so when it is time for thee library ;) . Until then, such works of gold will have to be melted down and consumed in bits and pieces :D ! (Seriously... they literally have Livy's History in 13 Volumes - @ about 3 books per volume @ $24! - while penguin has them in 3 volumes @ $15 each, with an average of 13 books per volume. Incredible discrepancy of value. Granted Loeb is the collectors edition, I still don't like to think I'm getting ripped off or paying double price for a side of text that I will never seek to decipher...)

I like to think I am like the greatest of men, whom have said that the greatest fool is he who lets his heart dictate his head!