THE QUEST FOR THE LOST ROMAN LEGIONS : DISCOVERING THE VARUS BATTLEFIELD PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Tony Clunn | 414 pages | 30 Oct 2009 | Savas Beatie | 9781932714708 | English | El Dorado Hills, United States The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions : Discovering the Varus Battlefield PDF Book Return to Book Page. Chapter 1, Part 1 Chapter 1, Part 2. Strategic battle that echoes through history Very good read that blends history and archeology. Initially I enjoyed the author's account of his quest in locating Roman artifacts whilst based in Germany with the British Army. Download the best of Radio 3's Free Thinking programme. Now over the years dozens of alternate locations for the fight had been put forth, but Tony Clunn believed that due to some slight misinterpretations of Roman historical records and a close read of local topography the real location was about miles away in a series of dry track bottle necks between bogs that would have made perfect ambush points for the German hordes. Verified Purchase. When you first come into contact with the book, don't let the title fool you! Though not quite a well written as it could be, the book does capture you with the excitement of a major archeological discovery. Heuser eds. Fueled by an unshakeable curiosity and burning interest in the story, a British Major named J. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Dorian rated it really liked it Nov 01, The author also takes rabbit trails into other archaeological sites in the Minden- Kalkriese area, such as a port on the Weser and a sacred grove Arminius might have used as a camp. Nov 18, Bryan Mcquirk rated it it was amazing Shelves: history , military , politics. In Our Time. Nov 06, Michael Smith rated it it was ok. His well-paced, carefully conceived and vivid writing style makes for a compelling read from the first page to the last as he alternates between his incredible modern quest and the ancient tale of the Roman occupation of Germany that ultimately ended so tragically in the peat bogs of Kalkriese. By the time it was ove In 9 A. Varus Last Lager at Felsenfeld. Cassius Dio trans. Learn more about this copy. General Grant and the Rewriting of History. Most frustrating is the lack of maps. Tony Clunn was stationed in Germany as a physician and developed an advanced amateur interest in the archaelogy of the battle. The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions : Discovering the Varus Battlefield Writer Thus began one of the more amazing archeological journeys and detective work in modern times. Archaeologists and historians across the world agreed. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. The story was so saturated with coin finds. This bo In 9 A. Search the Internet Search this site. De wintertuin Alexa Actionable Analytics for the Web. The author's imagination is obviously fired by this story and by the sense of history in the stone, mountains and forest of Germany. Over a ten year period Tony Clunn, an amateur archaeologist and Major in the British army, systematically surveyed Kalkriese in northern Germany and, in conjunction with archaeologists, discovered numerous coins, military equipment and everyday items. The birthplace of German civilization. Convinced the running battle took place north of Osnabruck, Germany, Clunn set out to prove his point. De kunst van het oorlogvoeren geb Roman disaster A very good review of the extraordinary finds that led to the discovery of the battlefield, and an exciting story of the final battle. More information about this seller Contact this seller. Benedict Arnold's Army. Drive to Xanten where we check in to our hotel for two nights. Convinced the running battle took place north of Osnabruck, Germany, Clunn set out to prove his point. Subject required. To accept cookies from this site, please click the Allow Cookies button below. If you have an interest in the topic I recommend it, but in the end I did find it lacking. Readers also enjoyed. Again, I heard the sharp, double-toned ringing in my headset indicating a round solid object. He also did well at presenting an object uncovered--such as a glob of gold, a cape clasp with a name on it, or a parade mask--and then present a fictional acco I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the subject--the Roman General Varus's legendary defeat by the German warrior Arminius--but it probably wouldn't appeal to any casual readers. This is an exceptional book told with a knack for great story telling. Auteur: Tony Clunn. His well-paced, carefully conceived and vivid writing style makes for a compelling read from the first page to the last as he alternates between his incredible modern quest and the ancient tale of the Roman occupation of Germany that ultimately ended so tragically in the peat bogs of Kalkriese. The Roman general Varus lost his life, and three Roman legions in the Teutoburg forest in 9 ad. The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions : Discovering the Varus Battlefield Reviews He has spent many years directing excavations on Hadrian's Wall and is a recognised authority on the frontiers of the Roman Empire. This book combines this historical event with the metal detector wanderings of Tony Clunn, a British officer who discovered the remains of the battle in the s while searching for Roman coins. Quinctilius Varus, give me back my legions!? Aug 04, Michael Dempsey rated it it was amazing. Over a ten year period Tony Clunn, an amateur archaeologist and Major in the British army, systematically surveyed Kalkriese in northern Germany and, in conjunction with archaeologists, discovered numerous coins, military equipment and everyday items. Without it, there would have been no Germany as we know it. Tony Clunn joined the army at age 15, and at 17 joined the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment. Inhalt Alt Barenau. Peter S. Tilting at Windmills. Op verlanglijstje. He befriends the local archaeologists, landowners, even politicians and shares whatever surprising finds he makes. I recommend it highly for its content. By the time it was over, some 25, men, women, and children were dead and the course of European history had been forever altered. No customer reviews. Check in to our hotel for one night. On this tour we travel through the little visited regions of the Netherlands and North Germany, stopping at the historic towns of sleepy Leiden, Xanten and Paderborn. The Most Desperate Acts of Gallantry. His well-paced, carefully conceived, and vivid writing style makes for a compelling read from the first page to the last, as he alternates between his incredible modern quest, and the ancient tale of the Roman occupation of Germany based upon actual finds from the battlefield that ultimately ended so tragically in the peat bogs of Kalkriese. Rating details. It is a fascinating story, for history and for archaeology. Emperor Augustus agonized aloud when he learned of the devastating loss. Mark rated it it was amazing Oct 11, Manufacturer warranty may not apply. Historians had long believed that the battle had taken place in the Teutoburger forest. For anyone with even a passing interest in Roman history, this book fills in a great blank. It remained so for two millenia. The story inter-mixed with the discovery of the different battle sites was done very well. But the book would have been far more successful, I think, if he had written all that as the good amateur historian he obviously is, not as a wannabe historical novelist. The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions : Discovering the Varus Battlefield Read Online For up to date news as well as details about all of our tours please subscribe to our fortnightly e-newsletter by entering your name and e-mail address below Heuser eds. Quinctilius Varus, give me back my legions! This episode is related to Germanic paganism. Day 2 - Hogwoerd and Xanten Start the day at the Fossa Corbulonis, the 23 mile canal dug under the reign of Claudius to connect the all-important River Rhine and the Meuse. Drive to Xanten where we check in to our hotel for two nights. The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions, now available in trade paperback, is a masterful retelling of Clunn s search to discover the Varus battlefield. Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas. Op verlanglijstje. I purchased this book based on the reviews at Amazon. There are plenty of books written by people who've only read about Varus and Arminius. The general area was deducible from Tacitus, who described the disaster in some detail, based on the In the fall of AD 9, Publius Varus, governor of Germania, went off across the Rhine to teach the local tribes a lesson, but he fatally misjudged the situation and lost three entire Roman legions. Nutzerbericht - Als unangemessen melden Historical facts and imaginative fiction in perfect harmony. While the Major may be associated with the medics he is one fine battlefield tactician to have figured out what happened and why. Partially, because I used a Michelin map of Germany to find the locations and possibly plan a visit in the future. Nov 18, Bryan Mcquirk rated it it was amazing Shelves: history , military , politics. But then Clunn was transferred to London and really lost the daily interaction with the archaeologists. Sep 13, Burt rated it liked it Recommends it for: fans of Roman History. Trouble was no one had found any archaeological evidence of the battle within miles of the temple.