Books about Rome and the Hellenic world

[xdpa105]

I know there is already a thread about movies on Rome, but let's be honest here, no one learns much from watching films; they're entertaining and all, but hardly thorough.

With that in mind, I wanted to start this thread so people can share books (or websites) that they have enjoyed which contain a a lot of good information of the period for those who would like to learn more. It would also help me to find the best sources around. I know that I personally learned a lot - A LOT - more about Roman history playing Rome 1 than I would like to admit but in a way it piked my interest in the era.

I saw "Carthage Must Be Destroyed" on my local library the other day and almost bought it just to start reading more on the time period.

SO, what are some of your favourite books - or websites, or any source of knowledge really - on the Roman times?

[Ichon]

I haven't read much about Rome recently being much more interested in parts further east but the most interesting book I can remember reading in the last couple of years was- http://www.amazon.com/Scipio-African...m_cr_pr_sims_t

Maybe best paired with http://www.amazon.com/Hannibals-War-...nnibal%27s+War to get an idea of two perspectives.

[Durendalv2]

The Makers of Ancient Strategy recently came out. I'm re-reading it. A lot of great essays by a variety of experts.

[Adufka]

Hallo guys,can you advise me? I would like to buy a book,but something like (Illustrated encyclopedia of roman empire)...one big book with everything about romans with pictures and texts.. thanks for answers

[MonkeyD]

Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual
by Philip Matyszak

I found this while on holiday in England. It was a day trip to hadrin's wall and I picked it up at a giftshop near a Roman fort. Read it in 3 days but it was very entertaining and I learned a great deal.

[Durendalv2]

I usually recommend the Osprey series, but they're really specialized. Peter Connolly's Greece and Rome at War has both the breadth and depth needed for an overall glimpse at the Roman war machine.