[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Last year I read an article by an American general about the food, water and cooking requirements of the Israelites when they left Egypt and spent 40 years in the desert. The numbers were staggering - I think at one point he said that a train would have to be half a mile long pulling water tankers to ensure they all get enough liquid - each day! But there were no notes on transporting this amount of food and water aside from supernatural provision which the Bible talks about. So when Caesar's great Success poppped up puporting to explain what soldiers in his army ate, and how it was transported I jumped at the chance to read it. Caesar is lauded for his military skill and political acumen but he is also responsible for transporting supplies for up to 57,000 men - or finding food for them if it is not available (due to raids, loss of baggage etc.) The book is fascinating! It also even has receipies for Tack (hard bread), soldier's wine and other items. The.. Read more
NetGalley, Joshua Cartwright
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Last year I read an article by an American general about the food, water and cooking requirements of the Israelites when they left Egypt and spent 40 years in the desert. The numbers were staggering - I think at one point he said that a train would have to be half a mile long pulling water tankers to ensure they all get enough liquid - each day! But there were no notes on transporting this amount of food and water aside from supernatural provision which the Bible talks about. So when Caesar's great Success poppped up puporting to explain what soldiers in his army ate, and how it was transported I jumped at the chance to read it. Caesar is lauded for his military skill and political acumen but he is also responsible for transporting supplies for up to 57,000 men - or finding food for them if it is not available (due to raids, loss of baggage etc.) The book is fascinating! It also even has receipies for Tack (hard bread), soldier's wine and other items. The.. Read more
NetGalley, Joshua Cartwright
As one of history’s greatest generals, Julius Caesar invaded Britain twice in the 1st century BC, but historians have struggled to establish his route without evidence such as temporary marching camps that his vast army would have constructed. Now four camps have been discovered in Kent and Essex, to the excitement of archaeologists and metaldetectorists with potential new areas to explore.
New research is challenging long-held assumptions that, after landing around Walmer and Deal in 55BC and 54BC respectively, Caesar crossed the River Thames in or near present-day London, probably Brentford.
The Telegraph 5/5/19
As one of history’s greatest generals, Julius Caesar invaded Britain twice in the 1st century BC, but historians have struggled to establish his route without evidence such as temporary marching camps that his vast army would have constructed. Now four camps have been discovered in Kent and Essex, to the excitement of archaeologists and metaldetectorists with potential new areas to explore.
New research is challenging long-held assumptions that, after landing around Walmer and Deal in 55BC and 54BC respectively, Caesar crossed the River Thames in or near present-day London, probably Brentford.
The Telegraph 5/5/19
This is a great book just to have out for a conversation piece for people that just want to browse the pictures, but the narrative is just as enticing. Loved this!
Read the complete review [link=https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2197755849]here.[/link]
Michelle McMenamin, GoodReads
This is a great book just to have out for a conversation piece for people that just want to browse the pictures, but the narrative is just as enticing. Loved this!
Read the complete review [link=https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2197755849]here.[/link]
Michelle McMenamin, GoodReads
This new revised edition of Peter Connolly's excellent book will find a ready audience in men and women interested in military history - beautifully illustrated and well written.
Books Monthly, May 2016 - Paul Norman
This new revised edition of Peter Connolly's excellent book will find a ready audience in men and women interested in military history - beautifully illustrated and well written.
Books Monthly, May 2016 - Paul Norman
