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Best illustrated books on the Roman World
Hadrian's Wall in the Days of the RomansHadrian's Wall in the Days of the Romans by Ronald Embleton
Buy used from: £22.01
The Best visual guide to Roman times. Contains over 400 illustrations by Ron Embleton, 71 in colour.
Imperial Rome at War (Concord Fighting Men 6000)Imperial Rome at War (Concord Fighting Men 6000) by Martin Windrow
Contains 20 full page colour illustrations by Angus McBride.
Greece and Rome at WarGreece and Rome at War by Peter Connolly
Buy used from: £14.99
Brilliant. Contains 350 full colour images by Peter Connolly.
The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and RomeThe Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome by Peter Connolly
Buy new: £10.38 / Used from: £7.88
The best illustrated guide to cities and architecture.
Pompeii (The Roman World)Pompeii (The Roman World) by Peter Connolly
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £0.01
An excellent guide to Pompeii, contains many drawings by Peter Connolly.
Barbarians (Concord Fighting Men 6000)Barbarians (Concord Fighting Men 6000) by Tim Newark
Buy new: £11.49 / Used from: £7.25
Rome's enemies - 20 full page illustrations. Try getting 'Ancient Armies' as well, by the same author.
Roman Legionary: 58 BC - AD 69 (Warrior 71)Roman Legionary: 58 BC - AD 69 (Warrior 71) by Ross Cowan
Buy new: £7.50 / Used from: £4.99
The Roman Legionary - 8 pages of full colour illustrations
Imperial Roman Legionary: AD 161-244 Bk. 2 (Warrior)Imperial Roman Legionary: AD 161-244 Bk. 2 (Warrior) by Ross Cowan
Buy new: £8.99 / Used from: £4.19
The army of Rome's 'age of anarchy'. 8 illustrations.
The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan (Men-at-Arms)The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan (Men-at-Arms) by Michael Simkins
Buy new: £7.49 / Used from: £3.56
More illustrations by Ron Embleton.
Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Men-at-arms)Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Men-at-arms) by Michael Simkins
Buy new: £7.22 / Used from: £1.71
The Later Roman Army.
Late Roman Infantryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior)Late Roman Infantryman, 236-565 AD (Warrior) by Simon MacDowall
Buy new: £8.39 / Used from: £6.23
Late Roman Infantryman, There's a companion title on the Cavalryman as well.
Roman Military Clothing: 100 BC - AD 200 Vol 1 (Men-at-arms)Roman Military Clothing: 100 BC - AD 200 Vol 1 (Men-at-arms) by Graham Sumner
Buy used from: £22.99
Great on details. Part one of a three volume set.
Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC-AD 378Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC-AD 378 by Duncan B. Campbell
Buy new: £7.39 / Used from: £3.70
There's also other titles on Hadrian's wall, Rome's Northern Frontier and the Saxon Shore Forts.
Gladiators: 100 BC-AD 200 (Warrior)Gladiators: 100 BC-AD 200 (Warrior) by Stephen Wisdom
Buy new: £9.89 / Used from: £4.03
An illustrated title on Gladiators.
Greek and Roman Artillery 399 BC - AD 363 (New Vanguard)Greek and Roman Artillery 399 BC - AD 363 (New Vanguard) by Duncan B. Campbell
Buy new: £7.49 / Used from: £10.70
Great book on ancient artillery. There's a companion title on siege machinery.
Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Destroyed by War (General Military)Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Destroyed by War (General Military)
Buy new: £17.00 / Used from: £4.57
Contains illustrations from several 'Osprey' titles.
Hannibal's War with Rome: His Armies and Campaigns, 216 BCHannibal's War with Rome: His Armies and Campaigns, 216 BC by Mark Healy
Buy used from: £14.07
Great title on the Punic Wars. Has several pages of full colour illustrations.
Warfare in the Classical World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in the Ancient Civilizations of Greece and RomeWarfare in the Classical World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in the Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome by John Warry
Buy new: £22.45 / Used from: £18.14
A lavishly illustrated title on classical warfare.
Pharsalus 48 BC (Campaign)Pharsalus 48 BC (Campaign) by Si Sheppard
Buy new: £8.15 / Used from: £4.08
The Battle of Pharsalus, contains three colour plates.
Adrianople 378: The Goths Crush Rome's Legions (Osprey Campaign)Adrianople 378: The Goths Crush Rome's Legions (Osprey Campaign) by Simon MacDowall
Buy used from: £17.56
The Battle of Adrianople, contains three colour plates.