The work is authoritative and thorough. It is well endowed with detailed maps, diagrams and photographs, extensive notes, timeline, and family trees.

John Viggers - Freelance

Four solid stars for a book that is well-worth reading.

Amazon Reviewer - JPS

I think germanicus to be an excellent book and an excellent successor to 'eager for glory' (the book about drusus the elder)

Powell does his utmost to describe the live of germanicus from birth until death. he does this in the most neutral manner possible, highlighting both good and bad characteristics of his subject.

In his book, he also takes the necessary time to explain terms to his reader which makes this a most readable book, even for the people who have no previous knowledge on the roman world during augustus' time.

I would highly recommend it to all people interested in roman military history.

Amazon Customer

Powell gives us a comprehensive account of the life, character, campaigns, and curious death of Germanicus... This book is an excellent read for anyone interested in the Roman Empire.

StrategyWorld.com

I particularly like Powell's narrative style. It is extremely readable, providing an educational narrative on a fascinating period of history. ... Powell has done an exemplary job of shedding light upon the character and accomplishments of this noteworthy Roman. I strongly recommend this book.

Major Chris Buckham, Ancient Warfare, issue VIII.4 Sept 2014

I particularly like Powell's narrative style. It is extremely readable, providing an educational narrative on a fascinating period of history. Mr Powell has crafted an excellent biography of the man and his world. Germanicus was a soldier and statesman of outstanding ability who set service to Rome above all else. Powell has done an exemplary job at shedding light upon the character and accomplishments of this noteworthy Roman. I strongly recommend this book.

Ancient History Magazine

Well written and researched, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is even vaguely interested in Roman history. I enjoyed it immensely.

Miniature Wargames

What the author has achieved here is to describe not only a personality, but to carefully place that individual within the context of his time.
A well written account and a good read.

United Nations of Roma Victrix

The author digs through the literary record and archaeological evidence to chronicle the period's political machinations and military maneuvers. The result is a book that is both meticulously scholarly and absorbing to read as it delves into a great man's life marked by military glory, political intrigue and a murder mystery.

Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine

Lindsay Powell's Germanicus is undoubtedly, a masterful biography.

Amazon.fr

This is an engaging book that holds the reader's attention and the author ably argues the case. The standard of illustration is also high. Any reader with an interest in Roman history and personalities will find this a rewarding book.

FIRE Reviews

The story of a Roman Emperor that might have been, Germanicus is a thorough, unbiased account of a man who is often overlooked despite the great impact he made on Ancient Rome. It is a fascinating study and well worth reading if you have an interest in the Roman Empire.

Amy Durant, The Fighting Times

A 'murder' mystery unsolved for nearly 2000 years could finally have been cracked by a Wokingham historical detective. Lindsay Powell has been investigating the death of Germanicus Julius Caesar some 1,994 years ago in Antioch, Syria. Mr Powell's latest book, Germanicus, delves into the circumstances surrounding the death, and examines new evidence.

Bracknell News

A modern, impartial study of the life of Germanicus is not only timely but overdue. For, apart from the enduring mystery of his death, Germanicus did come as close as anyone in the attempt to re-establish Roman rule from the Rhine to the Elbe. Had he succeeded, the history of the Roman Empire - and therefore of subsequent ages - would have been greatly different. It is worth examining how and why the attempt failed, and learning more about the man who made it.

Philip Matyszak, author of The Sons of Caesar and Legionary: The Roman Soldier's Handbook.

GERMANICUS brings the reader face to bloody face with serious history and tells the story of a Roman emperor that might have been - principled, courageous and, above all else, sane! Excellent fare, and highly recommended.

Anthony Riches, Empire Series

Biographies of Germanicus Caesar – arguably one of Rome’s finest generals – are few and far between, sadly. When one is published, therefore, it gives cause for celebration – particularly when it’s as good as the volume penned by Lindsay Powell. Meticulously researched, absorbing and well written, this is no dusty, academic tome, but a ‘must have’ text for any reader with an interest in Rome. Powell knows his subject matter inside out, and is to be highly commended on a most welcome addition to the biographies of Rome’s most famous sons.

Ben Kane, The Forgotten Legion Chronicles and Spartacus series