I've been absolutely swamped with well over 60 suggestions (Themes of 2011) for just six issues of Ancient Warfare in 2011. I've decided to pick one (V.1: Gaius Marius at War), as I have to start solliciting proposals for that issue. The theme for the Special has been set as well, though not with complete certainty. Next year is the 2500th anniversary (yes, next year, there's no year 0) of the Battle of Marathon, so that's almost a given. That leaves the themes of five regular issues for you to vote on:
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Each visitor can only vote once, voting is open until October 1st, 2010. I'll do my very best to make each winning theme into an actual issue, but I can't make any guarantees (though my track-record is good).
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Byzantine
written by John Sauter, August 31, 2010
written by John Sauter, August 31, 2010
The Wars of the Byzantine Empire are neglected constantly. They had many great leaders and struggles with the Bulgars, Sassanids, Various Islamic Invaders, Penchengs, Goths, Mongols, and more and yet they receive a back seat to the Western Roman Empire, European Kingdoms and more. If it weren't for the Byzantines we'd all be speaking Arabic. How about more on the great Generals and Wars of the Byzantine Empire.?????
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Re: Byzantine
written by Jasper Oorthuys, August 31, 2010
written by Jasper Oorthuys, August 31, 2010
Hi John
There's a good reason for that: Ancient Warfare has to stop somewhere. Where exactly 'Ancient History' ends and the Middle Ages (or Dark Ages, if you like) begin, can be debated ad nauseam but the common end is somewhere between say AD 400 and AD 600 (ie before the coming of Islam, after the end of the Western Roman Empire etc). In other words: most of Byzantine history would belong to Medieval Warfare...
There's a good reason for that: Ancient Warfare has to stop somewhere. Where exactly 'Ancient History' ends and the Middle Ages (or Dark Ages, if you like) begin, can be debated ad nauseam but the common end is somewhere between say AD 400 and AD 600 (ie before the coming of Islam, after the end of the Western Roman Empire etc). In other words: most of Byzantine history would belong to Medieval Warfare...
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Byzantium
written by Terry C, August 31, 2010
written by Terry C, August 31, 2010
I agree with the need for Byzantine coverage regardless where it belongs in era classification, so, perhaps and article or series that talks about how Byzantium got established in the first place; the seeds that were sowed in the "ancient era."
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Re: Byzantine
written by Jim Betts, August 31, 2010
written by Jim Betts, August 31, 2010
Byzantine Military History is more interesting than is commonly perceived. It's true that a cut off point of 600-800 AD slices out some of the meaty bits, eg, the very interesting Military Treatises are mostly after the cut-off point. I would agree with Terry that even the 'seeds' are interesting. Styles of military leadership would be an interesting topic. Also if there are areas where radically changed interpetations have been made, based on new evidence or methodology. This last sentence is one of the most important reasons why I read AW.
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written by Ken Patterson, August 31, 2010
written by Ken Patterson, August 31, 2010
An Article should be done on the Emperor Aurelian and his recovery of most of the Roman Empire lost to barbarians. Especially the recapture of Palmyra and North Africa. Also an article on Arthur of Britain and his interaction with the Late Western Roman Empire.
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RE: ...
written by Ollie Randall, August 31, 2010
written by Ollie Randall, August 31, 2010
Ken, the latter would be difficult until somebody actually proves that Arthur ever existed, who he was, and whether he had any interactions with Rome at all...
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Themes of 2011
written by Andreas Rudolph, September 07, 2010
written by Andreas Rudolph, September 07, 2010
Dear Editor,
due the many so interesting themes you may think about an issue each month?
Best regards
Andreas
due the many so interesting themes you may think about an issue each month?
Best regards
Andreas
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Phyruss
written by Mike Adams, September 20, 2010
written by Mike Adams, September 20, 2010
I have seen very little on this general and his troops!
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Ancient warfare of Asia
written by Bob mctoe, September 20, 2010
written by Bob mctoe, September 20, 2010
To whom it may conern,
What about the coverages on the ancient warfares of those in Asia too??
Asians also built great empires such as Genghis Khan Mongol Empire, Persian empire, Indian empires, Chinese empires, etc.
We need to know more about foreign empires too to increase our knowledge and awareness.
For your consideration. Thank you!
Bob
What about the coverages on the ancient warfares of those in Asia too??
Asians also built great empires such as Genghis Khan Mongol Empire, Persian empire, Indian empires, Chinese empires, etc.
We need to know more about foreign empires too to increase our knowledge and awareness.
For your consideration. Thank you!
Bob
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Fectio
written by Vortigern Studies, September 30, 2010
written by Vortigern Studies, September 30, 2010
I agree that AW has to stop somewhere, but the magazine has no problem in going back to the Bronze Age - so why not exceptionally cover what was the continuing history of the Roman Empire? I mean, one issue perhaps?
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