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Sunday 24 January 2021

Landmark Ancient History Series So Far

The Landmark Ancient History series of books that I have read in the last several years (Thucydides, Xenophon, and Julius Caesar) have been amongst the most enjoyable historical source material I have ever read to date. The generous amount of maps, helpful footnotes, and knowledgeable essays are all aimed at people who like history. It matters not if you are a scholar or just interested, there is something in these books for everyone. Don't be put off by their thickness because once you start into them they flow very well due to the excellent translations.


The first two dealt with the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, was of particular interest of mine. Late last year I finished Julius Caesar which was his writings on the Gaelic Wars in modern France and Germany as well as the Civil War with Pompey and his successors. The work also included the final part of the Gallic War, Alexandrian War, Spanish War, and African War which were written by others based on first and second hand accounts during the time these conflicts occurred. 


I have already purchased the Landmark Herodotus and Arrian (Alexander's campaigns). These I plan to read one each year. In the works by the company are Polibius and Xenophon's Anabasis. The last one I have read but looking forward to a better version.

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