Fascinating

Well narrated, interesting and enjoyable read. The book paints a vivid picture of life in an active Roman army

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Better than most lectures.

I've listened to a number of lecture series on the Romans. I am by no means an expert but having heard quite a range this book was one of the most enjoyable, and easiest to follow.

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Great, I would listern to this again and again.

Amazed at the distance travelled by the Roman armies. They could have been quite successful if they had just stopped fighting each other.

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Modern terminology

Great listen but use of modern titles gets a bit annoying, it’s not hard to work out for the reader once the modern and ancient titles have been explained so no need to dumb down.

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The Tenth Legion

I thought this was a fantastic book. Very well researched , it explained Roman thinking and attitudes as well as pure military history. It did get a bit repetitive with battle after battle , but that’s Roman history for you. I learned a lot from this book and highly recommend it

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Good but remiss

An excellent solid piece of history, I really did like this book and I really did like the narrator......but, changing the rank structure to modern day was totally weird, it just didn't gel, it comes unstuck when you're talking about a pro-counsel or a legate and then all of a sudden, a brigadier general or major general. It's Roman history with its own Roman rank structure. If it ain't broke don't fix it. It's called HISTORY for a reason. I think Mr Dando -Collins underestimates his audience.

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A fascinating insight into Legion life

What made the experience of listening to Caesar's Legion the most enjoyable?

Having a fairly good knowledge of Roman history this put a more human perspective onto famous and celebrated moments and listening to the accounts and view point of the actual foot soilders.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Caesar's Legion?

Probably when we hear of Caesar's solo brave charge towards Pompei's army

What does Stuart Langton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He brought life into even the mundane

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All of it!

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Informative and interesting

Very interesting read in which the author adds dramatic perspective to documented fact making it not just a history book but a thoughtful insight into the legions.

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read about ten times!

Where does Caesar's Legion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

well written, well researched and fascinating

What other book might you compare Caesar's Legion to, and why?

not many books as it all military history with no politics or architecture. worth the read

What about Stuart Langton’s performance did you like?

took plenty of time to let you think and absourb

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

oh yes, again ten times in sequence

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A fascinating "listen", packed full of facts

Centered mainly around the X Legion's time with Caesar in Gaul, the Civil War and in the Jewish Revolt the narrative is well constructed. It lacked the "daily life" detail I expected but still provides a huge amount on the Roman Army in battle and particularly their dogged determination and ingenuity in sieges. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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