Society of Ancients
External References to the Society
External References to the Society
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Almost since the Society's inception, it has been a commonplace for books about ancient and medieval wargaming, and relevant rule sets, to mention the society. Examples of wargaming books include:
* The Ancient War Game, by [Charles Grant](/wiki/Charles_Grant_%28game_designer%29 "Charles Grant (game designer)")The Ancient War Game, by Charles Grant (published by Adam and Charles Black, 1974\), devotes an entire Appendix to the SoA, starting on page 151: “No book concerning itself with ancient wargaming could be complete without a reference to the Society of Ancients, the organisation which concerns itself with the study of military history in the ancient and medieval periods and with wargaming in the same epochs”.
* Ancient Wargaming, by Phil BarkerAncient Wargaming, by Phil Barker, page 64 (published by Patrick Stephens Ltd./Airfix, 1975\) \- “All ancient wargamers benefit by belonging to the Society of Ancients, who publish the bi\-monthly journal Slingshot, which is essential reading”.
* Introduction to Battle Gaming, by [Terence Wise](/wiki/Terence_Wise "Terence Wise")Introduction to Battle Gaming, by Terence Wise, page 157 (published by Model and Allied Publications Ltd., 1969\).
* Wargames Through the Ages, 3000BC to 1500AD, by [Donald Featherstone](/wiki/Donald_Featherstone_%28wargamer%29 "Donald Featherstone (wargamer)")Wargames Through the Ages, 3000BC to 1500AD, by Donald Featherstone, page 17 (Stanley Paul, 1972\): “the Society of Ancients … are the most enthusiastic and well\-informed body of international wargamers specialising in the Ancient and Medieval periods. Membership of this Society should be a top priority for any wargamer interested in the period”.

Examples of wargaming rule sets which reference the society include:

* [De Bellis Antiquitatis](/wiki/De_Bellis_Antiquitatis "De Bellis Antiquitatis"), by [Phil Barker](/wiki/Phil_Barker "Phil Barker")*De Bellis Antiquitatis* by Phil Barker, page 52 (version 2\.2, published by [Wargames Research Group](/wiki/Wargames_Research_Group "Wargames Research Group"), 2004\)
* [De Bellis Multitudinis](/wiki/De_Bellis_Multitudinis "De Bellis Multitudinis") by [Phil Barker](/wiki/Phil_Barker "Phil Barker")*De Bellis Multitudinis*, by Phil Barker, page 27 (version 3\.0, published by Wargames Research Group, 2000\) \- “a long established world\-wide society for all interested in ancient and medieval warfare”.
* [Warhammer Ancient Battles](/wiki/Warhammer_Ancient_Battles "Warhammer Ancient Battles") (WAB), by Jervis Johnson, Rick Priestley, [Alan and Michael Perry](/wiki/Alan_and_Michael_Perry "Alan and Michael Perry")*Warhammer Ancient Battles*, by Jervis Johnson, Rick Priestley, Alan and Michael Perry, page 144 (latest edition published by [Games Workshop](/wiki/Games_Workshop "Games Workshop") 2005, from which this reference is taken; original version published 1998\). The SoA is mentioned alongside the [Lance and Longbow Society](/wiki/Lance_and_Longbow_Society "Lance and Longbow Society"): “If you’re seriously into ancient and medieval wargaming then you really should be a member of these two societies. Their respective bi\-monthly publications, Slingshot and Hobilar are gold mines of ideas and inspiration!”. Other WAB supplements which use similar references, all published by Games Workshop, include: Alexander the Great, by Jeff Jonas (p. 127, 2003\); Siege and Conquest, by Guy Bowers (p. 144, 2007\); The Age of Arthur, by Steve Jones and James Morris (p 144, 2007\); The Art of War, by John Kersey (p. 144, 2007\); Hannibal and the Punic Wars, by Allen E. Curtis (p. 112, 2005\); Spartacus, by Simon Brown (p. 47, 2004\); Fall of the West, by John Lambshead and Leslie Newsom (p. 80, 2002\); Byzantium: Beyond the Golden Gate, by Heine Baekkelund (p. 128, 2005\); El Cid, by James Morris (p. 64, 2003\).

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