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An interesting variation froth the majority of gift books fa term which usually signifies that the reviewer has :found nothing of any interest in the book except its' elaborate decorations and its high price): is The Roman Soldier, by Amedee Forestier, with an introduction by Ian -A. Richmond (Black, 12s. 6d.). This is a- gift book any godchild would be really glad to have. It is interesting . to - both grown-ups and children, giying, as it does, a complete history of the development 'of the weapons, the uniform and the technique of the Roman -Army (from the foundation of Rome till the end of the Empire proper in 476 A.D.), in the.form of a series of pictures of Roman soldiers in imaginary settings. Each picture is accompanied by a short note showing the particular point which the author desires to illustrate, and the introduction by Mr. Ian Richmond provides a useful summary of the knowledge here conveyed. It is one of the best attempts at " education without, tears " that have appeared, for a long time.
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