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Book Reprint?
Rod:
Friend of mine said just the other day that he had bought a copy on my recommendation and found it a "difficult" read.
I was momentarily speechless. I can only wonder how he ever got throught Sumption and suggested that he did not attempt the Yale Unversity Press "English Monarchs" series of paperbacks which I found quite interesting, particularly on the politics, law and economics.
Whilst Wadge's "Arrowstorm" is well researched and detailed, it is not a massive tome and is by no means a "difficult" read.
It is very much about the economic and social context, but it is not tedious or over complicated.
But it is not "Harlequin" or "The White Company" or a picture book.
IMO everyone with an interest in the topic should have a copy.
Rod.
Oorlogsboog:
I have both.
Arrowstorm was a bit hard to come by, but is indeed an 'easy' read compared to the Great Warbow, which I got for X-mas and am now hooked on ;D
Either way, I find both books great sources of information. Guess it's the same as with shooting the Big Sticks... it depends on how far you want to go.
Loki:
Historical books can be a bit hard going sometimes but I enjoyed the Great Warbow,I thought it was a good read ;D.
'An Imperial Possession, Britain in the Roman Empire' by David Mattingly is a difficult read.I've had that book for six years and I'm still not half way through it! >:D
CraigMBeckett:
For those interested, I asked Marston's the UK publisher if they had plans to re-print it and received this reply:
"I'm afraid this one is reprint under consideration, no date as advised
by the Publisher"
So may have to buy one of the overpriced ones on offer through the net. I ordered one from Amazon UK 6 months ago when they still claimed to have copies, however by the time they processed my order their stock had gone, so although I am on their list for one when the receive more stock, it seems that will not be for a while. Will have to cancel the order.
Craig.
Phil Rees:
I'd have to agree with other members here and reccommend "Arrowstorm"
It's an excellently researched book and very easy to read, which is a difficult combination when your writing a historical text.
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