A well illustrated guide to this time period for wargamers.

Amazon Customer, R.Gale

5 stars

Excellent and informative.

Amazon Customer, Stephen Gilbert

5 stars

Great book for someone starting out gaming in this period (which I am)

Amazon Customer

A practical guide created in an intelligent way.

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Miniaturas JM

The book contains several pictures and images showcasing how the tabletop legionnaires would face the barbarians. Without a doubt, these colourful figurines immediately capture one’s attention. In my opinion, this excellent introductory guide can serve as an effective educational material that could be utilized by schools and even by professional historians.

Kunwon Saw, Freelance

Well recommended for its general nature but also for the inspiration it provides.

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Thomo's Hole - reviewed by Ian Thompson

I finished reading this book last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Once again the author has hit the nail right on the head by concentrating on the wargaming side of the subject. Instead of a rambling history he sticks to the subject of fighting tabletop wargames of the era. There are similarities to the other books in the series in the layout style, but that seems to just help the author and reader to stay on track. I like the scenario section in the rear of the book and I can see myself playing a few of those at some time. Mersey has hit on a book style that experienced wargamers and the less experienced can share, particularly in the case of the experienced gamer who is not made to feel like a bumbling newbie! Even though I have played Ancients games, and read about it for years, I was still able to enjoy this without feeling he was talking down to me. I did however chuckle when he made mention of some of the earlier ancient rules and observed that they were written before he and probably most of the readers were born. Yep...I plead guilty to that young Daniel, I can remember arguments about each edition of the WRG rules as they were released and debate on which were the best. And I too have a copy of the WRG sixth edition! Of course he goes on to mention various other rule sets and leaves it up to the reader to choose which is preferred. Well done young fellow! This 'ancient' gamer enjoys your writing style.

Malcolm Wright, Australian Maritime Artist & Author

The book does exactly what it says on the tin, and then some more.

This is a great resource for players who have a desire to play with an army from this period but are a little perplexed as to how to go about it, and the notes on how to game certain battles will help players design house rules for other battles not mentioned in the book. The centre pages have some nice colour photos of figures, and some of the paintwork will make even the best feel a little envious.

Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy, December 2017/January 2018

This new series holds great promise for war gamers. Highly recommended.

Stuart Asquith