The Crusades in 100 Objects is a beautifully illustrated and well-written book that delves into the history of the Crusades, a series of military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church that took place over a period of 200 years. The book covers a wide range of conflicts, from the first crusade to retake the Holy […]

In “Celtic Warfare: From the Fifth Century BC to the First Century AD,” Gioal Canestrelli presents an in-depth examination of the complex and constantly evolving nature of Celtic warfare. Drawing on a variety of archaeological and literary sources, the book provides both a practical look at the weapons and tactics used by the Celts and […]

“Byzantine Fortifications” is a comprehensive and informative book that covers the development and construction of fortifications throughout the Byzantine empire. Written by Nikos Kontogiannis, the book combines decades of archaeological research with a detailed examination of the empire’s military organization, weapons, tactics, and defensive strategies.The book covers a wide range of fortifications across the empire, […]

In Armies of the Thracians and Dacians, 500 BC to AD 150, the reader is given an in-depth look at the military histories and cultures of the Thracians and Dacians. The Thracians, a people mentioned as early as in Homer’s epic poems, played a significant role in the evolution of Greek military systems and were […]