longshotgene Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Has anyone read this magazine? I live in the U.S. and was thinking about getting a subscription. Are the stories in-depth, brining new information, or does it hit on the already known? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieronus Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Has anyone read this magazine? I live in the U.S. and was thinking about getting a subscription. Are the stories in-depth, brining new information, or does it hit on the already known? It's worth getting for sure, not as in depth as you may hope for, but you may read a few things that surprise you or cause you to question a previous assumption. Nicely written and presented and also comes with quality illustrations. I buy it on an issue to issue basis, depending on the content, rather than subscribe outright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I've never read it, although I do enjoy the artwork by some of its contributers. Here's some illustrations by Johnny Shumate: Johnny Shumate Portfolio Hope you enjoy them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 ...we are busy checking the ancient warfare magazine, the review should be online about end of next week... ...cheers viggen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 I've just ordered a trial three month subscription, so I'll let you know how good it is when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Since I'm an active member on the RAT (Roman Army Talk) Forum I got to know about Ancient Warfare from the beginning and even contributed an article for the current issue Vol. III No. 2 about amphitheaters in a military context. Most articles deal with the analysis of ancient battles, not only Roman but also Greek and sometimes even of other peoples. I miss articles about the life of a soldier besides the actual warfare. Especially the life of a Roman legionary was much much more than the actual warfare. But for those interested in ancient battles it is definitely a very good magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieronus Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 You can browse and order single issues here if don't want a full subscription: http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/shop/an...escOrderBy=DESC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Here is the promised review.... Ancient Warfare (Vol.III Issue 2) dropped through my letterbox, and I immediately did what I do with all magazines at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosus Viriustus Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) Here is the promised review.... Ancient Warfare (Vol.III Issue 2) dropped through my letterbox, and I immediately did what I do with all magazines at first Edited June 1, 2009 by Formosus Viriustus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephele Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 As I told Neil privately (and I'll post it here as well), ancient warfare isn't usually an interest of mine -- but Neil's review makes me want to pick up this magazine! Well done, Neil! And, well done, Medusa, on your article for the magazine! -- Nephele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazel Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Excellent review on the site. I'm happy to hear it's not just random people writing for the magazine. I'm sure it's not as in-depth as some books but for someone like me interested in the ancient world but hasn't read a lot of books on the subject yet with mostly reading from Wikipedia and other places on the internet so far I'm sure it'll be great. I'll get one of the singles first to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maty Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Heh! I like the cover of this month's magazine. Johnny Shumante was the illustrator of my Macedonian wars book, and my publishers purchased that pic as well. He also did some custom pics for the book, and I've got them printed and framed. We had a long discussion about Carthaginian/Numidian elephants (which the one on the Ancient Warfare cover is) and whether they had towers. He's not only a good artist, but he knows his Livy and archaeology as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Nice review Neil. I'm still waiting for my first copy to drop through my letterbox, after reading the review I wish it would bloody hurry up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Finally it's turned up!!! Vol III issue 3, I must say I'm very impressed with the magazine, very colourful, well written. This months featured articles are...... Classical heroes: the warrior in history and legend, The seven against Thebes, divine battle frenzy, the reality of Hyginus' Roman army and Machines of war. I think I'll probably be taking out the full subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Ancient Warfare Magazine is giving away two copies of their upcoming Ancient Warfare Special 2: 'The Roman Imperial Centuria' to two of our newsletter subscribers. (so hurry up sign up for the newsletter if you haven`t yet) This special issue is dedicated to 'the core of the legion': careers, administration and tactics of the early Imperial Roman centuria. With contributions by, among others, Ross Cowan, Duncan Campbell, Philip Matyszak and Graham Sumner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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