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Post by macbeth on Jun 4, 2019 1:27:51 GMT
Late last night I finished "Dark Age" and am now overcome with the desire to experiment with Dux Bellorum lists - or Late Roman/Arthurian Era HOTT
So next cab off the rank is "The Scorpion's Strike" - Book X in the Empire series by Anthony Riches
Cheers
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Post by macbeth on Jun 10, 2019 23:05:18 GMT
"The Scorpion's Strike" was up to Mr Riches usual high standard, and I finished it on the weekend. My next book is "Lancelot" by Giles Kristian. This is a very good "historical" Arthur story narrated in first person by Lancelot who is presented in the most sympathetic light I have seen for a long time in this oft novelised story.
Over the long weekend I have ploughed through just over half the book
Cheers
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Post by warlord476 on Jun 11, 2019 1:49:05 GMT
Late last night I finished "Dark Age" and am now overcome with the desire to experiment with Dux Bellorum lists - or Late Roman/Arthurian Era HOTT So next cab off the rank is "The Scorpion's Strike" - Book X in the Empire series by Anthony Riches Cheers I've been downloading samples to see if I share your taste... Dark Age sounded promising though connecting the AD367 disaster with Arthurian times is very like connecting the Arab revolt of WWI with the ISIS campaigns of 2010s. But oh dear, page 1 and I see things like the scholarly Latin name for a place. Puts me right off. Anthony Riches wounds of honour looks promising. David Gilman viper's blood looks promising. Then I got distracted by Nicholas Eames' bloody rose
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Post by macbeth on Jun 11, 2019 4:34:06 GMT
Late last night I finished "Dark Age" and am now overcome with the desire to experiment with Dux Bellorum lists - or Late Roman/Arthurian Era HOTT So next cab off the rank is "The Scorpion's Strike" - Book X in the Empire series by Anthony Riches Cheers I've been downloading samples to see if I share your taste... Dark Age sounded promising though connecting the AD367 disaster with Arthurian times is very like connecting the Arab revolt of WWI with the ISIS campaigns of 2010s. But oh dear, page 1 and I see things like the scholarly Latin name for a place. Puts me right off. Anthony Riches wounds of honour looks promising. David Gilman viper's blood looks promising. Then I got distracted by Nicholas Eames' bloody rose I recommend that you avoid Conn Iggulden's Emperor series then, whilst I can't verify the appropriate in inappropriate use of scholarly Latin names there are plenty of other things that would offend your sensibilities. They are not books to be cast aside lightly - rather they should be hurled with incredible force.
cheers
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Post by gregorius on Jun 13, 2019 11:23:56 GMT
I'm about 25% through the 15th in the Marching with Caesar series by R.W. Peake. This volume covers Germanicus' campaign against the German tribes 6 years after the Varian disaster. Once again, great story telling.
Cheers,
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Post by daveh on Jun 13, 2019 13:33:40 GMT
Just read Pegasus Bridge by Stephen Ambrose - great storytelling but historically questionable apart from the description of the actions to take the bridges.
Now starting Macedonian Phalangite v Persian Warrior by Murray Dahm. A new title in the Osprey Combat series, it discusses the recruitment, training, equipment and tactics of the troops. The 3 battles of Alexander against the Persian empire are discussed and there is some analysis of the combat effectiveness of the units.
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Post by Cromwell on Jun 14, 2019 6:47:49 GMT
Currently reading "Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" by Giles Milton. Very interesting and enlightening read. A world populated by genius' who were both skilled engineers, inordinately brave soldiers and most appeared to be downright eccentric or just plain bonkers!
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Post by macbeth on Jun 16, 2019 23:39:52 GMT
On the weekend I finished "Lancelot" - not a bad read - much borrowed from the film "Excalibur" and then recast as Dark Age Britain. The author's intent was to expand on the character of Lancelot and he succeeded.
Next up is the latest of Paul Doherty's 'Brother Athelstan' mysteries - "The Godless" and I am about 2/3 of the way through
Cheers
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Post by macbeth on Jun 18, 2019 23:36:55 GMT
Last night I finished "The Godless" and as has been the case a few times now - Doherty's story has been engaging but the final conclusion is dragged out and difficult to follow.
Now I am reading Candace Robbs latest Owen Archer mystery - 'A Conspiracy of Wolves' - there has been a 10 year gap between Owen Archer books
Cheers
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Post by macbeth on Jun 28, 2019 6:06:24 GMT
I finished "A Conspiracy of Wolves" today - not too bad, but I found some of it hard to follow - lots of names and I am out of practice with the Owen Archer series as the last one I read was 10 years ago
Still - happy with the story
Cheers
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Post by ammianus on Jun 28, 2019 13:02:37 GMT
Reread Peter Heather's "The Fall of the Roman Empire."
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Post by ammianus on Jun 30, 2019 17:46:26 GMT
Rereading Patricians and Emperors: The Last Rulers of the Western Roman Empire by Ian Hughes
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Post by Baldie on Jun 30, 2019 18:35:52 GMT
If you squint a little it has a historical theme
Rogue Justice by Geoffrey Household
I heard Rogue Male on R4 Extra and bought a copy immediately. then read this one as well.
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Post by macbeth on Jul 1, 2019 7:11:29 GMT
So over the weekend I picked up the latest in Simon Scarrow's "Eagles of the Empire" series - "The Blood of Rome" and have pushed about a quarter of the way through. A good solid read
I also speed read the Osprey Wargame "Men of Bronze" a game of stylised hoplite warfare.
cheers
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Post by Cromwell on Jul 1, 2019 7:26:10 GMT
Currently reading "The Norman Conquest" by Marc Morris.
A full account and examination of the Norman conquest of England.
Very well written and very readable.
I am reading this in preparation for a 1066 campaign I wish to run.
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