Best illustrated books on the Roman World

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Hadrian's Wall in the Days of the Romans
1.  Hadrian's Wall in the Days of the Romans by Ronald Embleton
The list author says:
  "The Best visual guide to Roman times.  Contains over 400 illustrations by Ron Embleton, 71 in colour."
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Imperial Rome at War (Concord Fighting Men 6000)
2.  Imperial Rome at War (Concord Fighting Men 6000) by Martin Windrow
The list author says:
  "Contains 20 full page colour illustrations by Angus McBride."
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Greece and Rome at War
3.  Greece and Rome at War by Peter Connolly
The list author says:
  "Brilliant. Contains 350 full colour images by Peter Connolly."
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The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome
4.  The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome by Peter Connolly
The list author says:
  "The best illustrated guide to cities and architecture."
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Pompeii (The Roman World)
5.  Pompeii (The Roman World) by Peter Connolly
The list author says:
  "An excellent guide to Pompeii, contains many drawings by Peter Connolly."
£5.19   Used & New from: £1.90
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Barbarians (Concord Fighting Men 6000)
6.  Barbarians (Concord Fighting Men 6000) by Tim Newark
The list author says:
  "Rome's enemies - 20 full page illustrations. Try getting 'Ancient Armies' as well, by the same author."
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Roman Legionary: 58 BC - AD 69 (Warrior 71)
7.  Roman Legionary: 58 BC - AD 69 (Warrior 71) by Ross Cowan
The list author says:
  "The Roman Legionary - 8 pages of full colour illustrations"
£8.39   Used & New from: £2.90
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Imperial Roman Legionary: AD 161-244 Bk. 2 (Warrior)
8.  Imperial Roman Legionary: AD 161-244 Bk. 2 (Warrior) by Ross Cowan
The list author says:
  "The army of Rome's 'age of anarchy'.  8 illustrations."
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The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan (Men-at-Arms)
9.  The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan (Men-at-Arms) by Michael Simkins
The list author says:
  "More illustrations by Ron Embleton."
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Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Men-at-arms)
10.  Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Men-at-arms) by Michael Simkins
The list author says:
  "The Later Roman Army."
£9.50   Used & New from: £0.01
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Late Roman Infantryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior)
11.  Late Roman Infantryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior) by Simon MacDowall
The list author says:
  "Late Roman Infantryman, There's a companion title on the Cavalryman as well."
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Roman Military Clothing: 100 BC - AD 200 Vol 1 (Men-at-arms)
12.  Roman Military Clothing: 100 BC - AD 200 Vol 1 (Men-at-arms) by Graham Sumner
The list author says:
  "Great on details. Part one of a three volume set."
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.24
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Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC-AD 378
13.  Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC-AD 378 by Duncan B. Campbell
The list author says:
  "There's also other titles on Hadrian's wall, Rome's Northern Frontier and the Saxon Shore Forts."
£8.39   Used & New from: £5.30
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Gladiators: 100 BC-AD 200 (Warrior)
14.  Gladiators: 100 BC-AD 200 (Warrior) by Stephen Wisdom
The list author says:
  "An illustrated title on Gladiators."
£9.89   Used & New from: £4.95
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Greek and Roman Artillery 399 BC - AD 363 (New Vanguard)
15.  Greek and Roman Artillery 399 BC - AD 363 (New Vanguard) by Duncan B. Campbell
The list author says:
  "Great book on ancient artillery. There's a companion title on siege machinery."
£9.50   Used & New from: £4.28
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Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Destroyed by War (General Military)
16.  Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Destroyed by War (General Military) by Jane Penrose
The list author says:
  "Contains illustrations from several 'Osprey' titles."
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Hannibal's War with Rome: His Armies and Campaigns, 216 BC
17.  Hannibal's War with Rome: His Armies and Campaigns, 216 BC by Mark Healy
The list author says:
  "Great title on the Punic Wars. Has several pages of full colour illustrations."
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Warfare in the Classical World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in the Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome
18.  Warfare in the Classical World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in the Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome by John Warry
The list author says:
  "A lavishly illustrated title on classical warfare."
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Pharsalus 48 BC (Campaign)
19.  Pharsalus 48 BC (Campaign) by Si Sheppard
The list author says:
  "The Battle of Pharsalus, contains three colour plates."
£11.25   Used & New from: £2.17
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Adrianople 378: The Goths Crush Rome's Legions (Osprey Campaign)
20.  Adrianople 378: The Goths Crush Rome's Legions (Osprey Campaign) by Simon MacDowall
The list author says:
  "The Battle of Adrianople, contains three colour plates."
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