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05-10-2009, 05:35 PM
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Who's reading what??
We already have "who's painting what?" and "who's buying what?" threads, and I thought it might be interesting to find out what books, relevant to our hobby, fellow Fanatici were reading or would recommend..
I'm currently reading Soldiers of the Dragon by CJ peers, a collection of a number of Osprey Titles covering Ancient, Imperial and Mediaeval China, with a view to putting together one or more Chinese Armies. I picked this up because I thought it might offer an inexpensive introduction to a period I know next to nothing about. As is my habit with most Osprey titles, I probably won't read it from cover to cover initially, preferring instead to "dip into" it, reading any sections about uniform details etc first.. I'm also re-reading Peter Green's excellent historical biography; Alexander of Macedon 356-323BC published by University of California press. It's been about 12 years since I first read it, but I seem to recall it having been more accessible than Robin Lane Fox's Alexander biography. I'll post further comments once I get to the accounts of the battles.. Regards Bob Mcleish 
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05-10-2009, 06:01 PM
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As usual I reread a lot of my favorites as preparation for working on the armies of the Later Roman/Dark Ages: ADRIANOPLE by Simon MacDowall, Barbarians Within the Gates of Rome: A Study of Roman Military Policy and Barbarians, Ca. 375-425 A.D. by Thomas S. Burns.; Diocletian and the Roman Recovery, Galla Placidia Augusta: by Stewart Irvin Oost, A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641: by Stephen Mitchell; and Theodosius: The Empire at Bay by Stephen Williams.
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05-10-2009, 07:21 PM
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My current reading
I've just finished reading The Mongol Art of War by Timothy May and as one who knew next to nothing about the Mongols I found it to be a great introductory/undergarduate level work. Can thoughly recommend it.
After finishing the May book I have begun Bernard Hamilton's The Leper King and his Heirs, which is obviuosly about Baldwin IV, King of Jerusalem. I have only read a couple of chapters but am finding it easy going and quite interesting. Regards, Last edited by Gregorius; 05-10-2009 at 07:47 PM.
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05-10-2009, 07:46 PM
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I just finished The Franks as inspiration since I am working on my Middle Frankish army. I forgot the author - the book is downstairs and I'm too lazy to get it. I will be starting Excalibur tonight as it just arrived in the mail yesterday. This is the final part of Bernard Cornwell's Arthurian trilogy which I have thoroughly enjoyed.
Frank
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05-10-2009, 08:43 PM
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Cornwell's Arthurian "The Warlord Chronicles" got me started wargaming SubRoman British, Saxon & Irish armies... what a great series of books! In the days ahead, I'm converting my SRB & Saxons over to Splintered Light & OG15s armies.
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05-10-2009, 08:58 PM
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Quote:
 Their Saxons too may be too good to pass up.  Frank
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08-31-2011, 03:02 AM
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I would rather have a russet coated Captain, who knows what he fights for and loves what he knows. Than he who calls himself a gentleman, and is but little else. Oliver Cromwell
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#8
05-10-2009, 10:03 PM
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05-11-2009, 05:58 AM
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Finished Bernard Cornwell's 'Harlequin' 100 Years War novel last week - a good read. Now half way through Conn Iggulden's 'Bones of the Hills' - Mongol Conquest novel. Quite enthralling and addictive reading, but I probably WON'T be buying a IV/35 Agg 4 army as a result....!
Martin
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05-11-2009, 06:24 AM
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Viz Magazine, May Quadrant, and The Black Book of Communism
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