Late Roman Re-enactment

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The Last Legionary: Life as a Roman Soldier
1.  The Last Legionary: Life as a Roman Soldier by Paul Elliott
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  "An excellent account of the end of Roman Britain, one soldier's fictional story with extensive historical notes drawing on the author's research, re-enactment experience and experimental archaeology."
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Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome
2.  Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome by M.C. Bishop
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  "Definitive scholarly examination of the evidence from across the Roman Period, up to the Dominate, with detailed illustrations."
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Roman Military Dress
3.  Roman Military Dress by Graham Sumner
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  "Sumner's long awaited new study, it is much longer & in more depth than the author's previous works, is beautifully illustrated and suddenly, in a word, indispensible."
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Late Roman Army
4.  Late Roman Army by Karen R. Dixon
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  "Well referenced mid-level guide to the changes in military life in the later period, with some debatable points."
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Vegetius: Epitome of Military Science (Translated Texts for Historians)
5.  Vegetius: Epitome of Military Science (Translated Texts for Historians) by N.P. Milner
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  "Vegetius provides a key 4th century text full of the author's famous advice on how to maintain, restore and improve the Roman Army."
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Maurice's Strategikon: Handbook of Byzantine Military Strategy (Middle Ages)
6.  Maurice's Strategikon: Handbook of Byzantine Military Strategy (Middle Ages) by George T. Dennis
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  "CLassic Late Roman military manual written at the end of the 6th century, including the author's ideas on drill, formations and tactical advice of the Late Antique period, influential for centuries."
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The Later Roman Empire: (a.D. 354-378) (Classics)
7.  The Later Roman Empire: (a.D. 354-378) (Classics) by Ammianus Marcellinus
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  "Eyewitness account of the fourth century army on campaign, by contemporary, Ammianus Marcellinus. A goldmine for students of the period."
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Roman Military Clothing: AD 200-400 v. 2 (Men-at-arms)
8.  Roman Military Clothing: AD 200-400 v. 2 (Men-at-arms) by Graham Sumner
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  "Graham Sumner's detailed visual guide to military dress, with a very useful catalogue of period depictions of tunics & decoration only surpassed by his recent 'Roman Military Dress'."
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Roman Military Clothing: v. 3: AD 400-640 (Men-at-arms)
9.  Roman Military Clothing: v. 3: AD 400-640 (Men-at-arms) by Graham Sumner
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  "Inevitably concentrating on evidence from the eastern empire, with useful glossary and photo's of well preserved textiles, footwear and tunic decoration."
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Late Roman Infantryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior)
10.  Late Roman Infantryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior) by Simon MacDowall
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  "Colourful and accessible starting point.  Beware a few details in the illustrated reconstructions are debatable or now rendered inaccurate by advancing research."
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Late Roman Cavalryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior)
11.  Late Roman Cavalryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior) by Simon MacDowall
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  "Accessible introduction to the backbone of the Late Roman army."
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Germanic Warrior, AD 236-568
12.  Germanic Warrior, AD 236-568 by Simon MacDowall
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  "Brief introduction to the Germanic peoples who both faced, influenced and joined the Late army."
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Rome at War AD 293-696 (Essential Histories)
13.  Rome at War AD 293-696 (Essential Histories) by Michael Whitby
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  "Concise introductory overview to the political events and main players of Late Antiquity."
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Adrianople 378: The Goths Crush Rome's Legions (Osprey Campaign)
14.  Adrianople 378: The Goths Crush Rome's Legions (Osprey Campaign) by Simon MacDowall
The list author says:
  "Description of the Late army in action at this pivotal battle, particularly interesting for it's interpretation of the make up of the army based on the Notitia Dignitatum."
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Living History (Master Class S.)
15.  Living History (Master Class S.) by Philipp Elliot-Wright
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  "Multi-period, but including a rare look at Late Roman re-enactment."
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Food in Roman Britain
16.  Food in Roman Britain by Joan P. Alcock
The list author says:
  "A re-enactor has got to eat. Practical guide to typical foods, drink, cooking equipment and the delights of the legionary diet."
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Teach Yourself Beginner's Latin Package (Book + 2cds) (Teach Yourself: Language)
17.  Teach Yourself Beginner's Latin Package (Book + 2cds) (Teach Yourself: Language) by George Sharpley
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  "Latin as a spoken language, with audio clips including some with Late Roman pronunciation."
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The Decline and Fall of Roman Britain
18.  The Decline and Fall of Roman Britain by Neil Faulkner
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  "Diverting discussion of the economic, cultural and political factors surrounding the Roman withdrawal."
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Romano-Byzantine Infantry Equipment
19.  Romano-Byzantine Infantry Equipment by Ian Stephenson
The list author says:
  "A useful addition to the Late reference library for completists. The illustrations aren't as nice as Sumner's, but some good information and controversial points for discussion."
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An Age of Tyrants: Britain and the Britons, AD 400-600
20.  An Age of Tyrants: Britain and the Britons, AD 400-600 by Christopher A. Snyder
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  "Thoughtful appraisal of the continuation of Roman organisation and culture into 5th century, sub-Roman Briton: the 'Brittonic period'."
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Dress in Anglo-Saxon England: Revised and Enlarged Edition
21.  Dress in Anglo-Saxon England: Revised and Enlarged Edition by Gale R. Owen-Crocker
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  "Excellent reference work for those seriously studying dress in England from the 5th to 11th centuries."
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Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England: AD 450-700 (CBA Research Reports)
22.  Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England: AD 450-700 (CBA Research Reports) by Penelope Walton Rogers
The list author says:
  "A more detailed work by an experienced academic with a strong focus on grave evidence from the mid 5th to 7th centuries - great for regional variation & with illustrations by Graham Sumner."
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