Rome's Enemies (2): Gallic and British Celts (Men-at-Arms)
by Peter Wilcox
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Author: Peter WilcoxIllustrator: Angus McBride
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-03-28
ISBN: 0850456061
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
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Book Review: Great book but the picture of the bezerker should let it all hang out!!
Summary: 5 Stars
the amount of scholarship enclosed in these little more than pamphlet simply amazes. there is always some archaeological digs in these books usually showing a chief or warriors burial with artwork.lots of pictures and good explanations of them and good maps considering that in 200 BC the technology of accurate mapmaking was (not there)!! I think isaw a few of these costumed bezerkers in the movie Braveheart,which just shows how little crazed naked swordsmen changed over 2000 years.The book could have been enhanced by a very brief discussion on the stimulants used by these warriors a subject glossed over by showing some ale horns.Imean who would go into battle stark naked with only a sword without being "on something" unless they were in the ecstatic throes of religious feverency,like calling for Odin??Could it be love of the motherland or fear of shame to the family?Sort of like I'm no draft dodger,here's all of me!As shakespeare said,"courage to go to their deaths as men go their beds"!!I know a beserker would be offended clear to Valhalla by some PG rated copyist insisting on hiding the vitals with a horsehair plume or a strategically angled shield.I've heard some beserkers never carried a shield. C'mon I've seen alot worse in National Geographic. Are you afraid the local farm library won't buy it with a full picture,they won't buy it anyway unless there are some "honey do" projects or "puppy wonderful" tales included.a beserker has come there to die,not to be "politically correct"!I,m surprised Osprey hasn't done one on the beserker.it would sell,at least i would buy it.These books are meant for both info and fun.You also get an idea of how organized the Roman army must have been to subject these people.
Summary of Rome's Enemies (2): Gallic and British Celts (Men-at-Arms)
In 390 BC, a Gallic army marched on Rome. A confident Roman army of about 15,000 men that was sent to bar the way, was destroyed. Three days after the Battle of Allia, the Gauls entered Rome, much of which they burned, and demanded a huge bounty of gold to leave the city. During the weighing procedure, Brennus, the Gallic leader, is said to have thrown his sword on to the scales with the words 'Vae victis' - 'Woe to the defeated'. A sentiment the Gauls were soon to experience first hand. This fascinating work by Peter Wilcox explores the history, dress and equipment of Rome's Celtic enemies.Rome Books
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