{"title":"Nicholas Sekunda","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas Sekunda is a renowned author and historian, celebrated for his expertise in ancient military history. His fascinating works transport readers back to the battlegrounds and barracks of history's most pivotal military forces. If you have a passion for history and military studies, Sekunda’s books offer an insightful look into the strategic and tactical might of early civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into titles like \u003cem\u003eEarly Roman Armies\u003c\/em\u003e, where Sekunda unravels the formation and structure of Rome’s military might during its formative years. Explore the intricate details of the \u003cem\u003eRepublican Roman Army 200–104 BC\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a comprehensive overview of Rome's military evolution leading up to its imperial zenith. 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Etruscan, Latin, and Samnite warfare are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMen-at-Arms 283, 291 and 46 are also available in a single volume special edition as \u003cem\u003eCaesar's Legions\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849036386540,"sku":"9781855325135","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15721433482848.jpg?v=1759010892"},{"product_id":"republican-roman-army-200104-bc-by-nicholas-sekunda-9781855325982","title":"Republican Roman Army 200–104 BC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal source of information on the Roman Republican Army is the sixth book of the \u003cem\u003eHistories\u003c\/em\u003e by the Greek historian Polybius, written a little before 150 BC. 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