Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Quoting myself in the announcement forum. We are happy to announce a September "Back to School" Book Give Away Bonanza in association with E-Consultancy. We will reward 8 active participants of the UNRV forum with pre-selected Roman History Books in a random draw. Participation is very simple. Members of the forum who wish to be included in the random draw simply need to post in the "September Book Bonanza" thread. Comments about the books (perhaps what you'd prefer if you win) or the drawing itself, a simple "I'd like to participate", or whatever comes to mind will qualify as your entry. Only one entry per person will be allowed, and multiple posts by a single participant will be deleted for clarity. Everyone is eligible (location not an issue), except for the triumviri of course. (Despite my personal objections to Viggen ) This program was made possible thanks to the generosity of E-consultancy, a leading participant in online marketing and e-commerce, who has graciously provided the funds to purchase the books. The 8 books that will be available are: The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage, and the Struggle for the Mediterranean by Nigel Bagnall Nero's Killing Machine: The True Story of Rome's Remarkable 14th Legion by Stephen Dando-Collins A Critical History of Early Rome: From Prehistory to the First Punic War by Gary Forsythe An Introduction to Roman Religion by John Scheid The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough The Roman Revolution Ronald Syme The Emperor Domitian Brian W. Jones Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy We've tried to select a variety of choices that we hope will reflect a wide range of interest. Once winners are determined we will attempt to match the books appropriately. Cheers from UNRV! Additionally... entry into the drawing will close on Friday September 1, 2006. The drawing will be completed over the weekend immediately following and winners posted the next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 A very good selection of books. If i were to be one of the lucky one's then my choices of books would be (in no particular order) Nero's Killing Machine, i've already got Caesar's Legion by Dando Collins so this would be a welcome addition. Caesar by A Goldsworthy, i've already got Christian Meirs version so it would be good to get another pespective. The First Man In Rome, i've always fancied this series but never actually got round to reading them Fingers crossed, cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ANGEL Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Please include me in the drawing i would like to participate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinax 3 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Me! Me! Do I count? :beer: [edit PP... yes everyone... well except me, :nopity: lol] The "Introduction to Roman Religion " would be my choice. :sp_ike: Dont kick the Baby PP ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiochus of Seleucia 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Sure! I'm in! I swear I was going to buy Nero's Killing Machine today but now I may have a chance to win it! My other book of choice would be the punic wars one, but it really doesn't matter... they're all on Rome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skarr 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 I would like to participate too ... However, my choices would be somewhat limited (having read most of the books) to either "The Critical History ..." or the book on religion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darrell J. Rohl 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Definitely count me in on this one. I posted here a few times back when the new Roman Empire map became available, and have mostly lurked since. I hope to be more active in the near future, and contribute to the lacking material on Provincia Arabia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 I don't want to seem greedy since I have a book coming already ... but this is too good to pass up. I'd be up for anything except Schied's book (which I have read), Syme's book (which I have but never got around to read), and McCullough's book (which I tried to read but found not to my interest). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docoflove1974 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Me, too...the Critical History is already on my wishlist on Amazon! Acutally, any of them would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M. Porcius Cato 2 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 Fun! Sign me up! Though I already have: The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCulloughThe Roman Revolution Ronald Syme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honorius 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 count me in 2 id be happy with any of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLavius Valerius Constantinus 1 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 I'm a sucker for books about the Roman military machine...so Nero's Killing Machine is sure to be a good read. The other two books of interest I see is Domitian and The Roman Revolution. I mean I've never heard much more of Domitian other than being a tyrant...unless he really is a good leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotus maximus 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2006 i would love to participate in it hehe it would add to my overall book colelction that i am reading right now i would love to participate in it hehe it would add to my overall book colelction that i am reading right now i would be interested in neros killing machine or the punic wars book(either of them) thanx a bunch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princeps 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2006 Nero's killing machine for me ta. Second choice Domitian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kosmo 5 Report post Posted August 24, 2006 Hhufhkjgjdlskl!! That means, put me in I'll love any of this books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites