Wars of the Republic - Ancient Roman Wargaming 343-50 BC

From the First Samnite War and the eventual conquest of the Italian Peninsula, to the defeat by Hannibal at Lake Trasimene, and final victory over the Gauls at Alesia, Wars of the Republic is a miniature wargame that allows you to campaign with the legions or stand firm against Roman expansion and fight throughout the ancient Mediterranean. This book contains all the rules required to fight battles during this period, including multiple army lists to reflect the changing nature of the Roman military and the varied opponents they faced, be it Gaul, Italian, Carthaginian, Iberian, or Greek.

About the author

Eric Farrington, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava

Summary

From the First Samnite War and the eventual conquest of the Italian Peninsula, to the defeat by Hannibal at Lake Trasimene, and final victory over the Gauls at Alesia, Wars of the Republic is a miniature wargame that allows you to campaign with the legions or stand firm against Roman expansion and fight throughout the ancient Mediterranean. This book contains all the rules required to fight battles during this period, including multiple army lists to reflect the changing nature of the Roman military and the varied opponents they faced, be it Gaul, Italian, Carthaginian, Iberian, or Greek.

Foreword

A set of wargaming rules covering the wars of Republican Rome, from the First Samnite War to the end of the Gallic Wars.

Product details

• Authors: Eric Farrington
• Assisted by: Giuseppe Rava (Illustration), Rava Giuseppe (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2021
• EAN: 9781472844910
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-4491-0
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Osprey Wargames
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Warfare & defence, Ancient Rome, Warfare and defence, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Role Playing & Fantasy, Role-playing, war games and fantasy sports