Overview
The Roman army of the early empire is one of the most instantly recognizable armies and enjoys a reputation for excellence. This and their many famous campaigns against a wide range of colourful foes makes this one of the most popular periods for wargamers. Covering the period from 27BC to AD284, Daniel Mersey gives a wargamer s perspective of the many conflicts and offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table. Advice is given on factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and capture the flavour of the period. The relevant ranges of figures and terrain pieces and buildings are also reviewed. Analysis of the forces involved, organization, tactics and strategies will help with building your armies and there are interesting scenarios included. Whether this is a new period for you, or you are looking to refresh your existing interest in the period, this handy guide is sure to hold much if interest. AUTHOR: Daniel Mersey is a writer and game designer whose published wargames include Dux Bellorum (2012), the Origins Award-nominated Lion Rampant (2014), and The Men Who Would Be Kings (2016). Primarily gaming the ancients, medieval and colonial periods, despite his mediocre generalship, he has written regularly for the major wargaming magazines since the mid-1990s and has authored several non-gaming books. 20 illustrations
Full Product Details
Author: Daniel Mersey
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
ISBN: 9781473849556
ISBN 10: 1473849551
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 01 October 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
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--Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy
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-- ""Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy""
"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-- ""Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy"""
Author Information
Daniel Mersey is a writer and game designer whose published wargames include Dux Bellorum (2012), the Origins Award-nominated Lion Rampant (2014), and The Men Who Would Be Kings (2016). Primarily gaming the ancients, medieval and colonial periods, despite his mediocre generalship, he has written regularly for the major wargaming magazines since the mid-1990s and has authored several non-gaming books.
