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One can find I think here[1] quite good analysis of Roman inferiority complex towards Celts and other milk-drinking people of the North. Simply speaking dreaded
by chewz 8y ago
One can find I think here[1] quite good analysis of Roman inferiority complex towards Celts and other milk-drinking people of the North. Simply speaking dreaded Roman legions consisted of very short men and they weren't able to look down at 'unusually' tall Celts and others.
The ability to enjoy dairy had some advantages too.
[1]: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8078106-the-ghosts-of-cannae?from_search=true https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8078106-the-ghosts-of-ca...
- thedailymail 8y agoThat book seems to be entirely about Romans vs Carthaginians, not Romans vs Celts...
- chewz 8y agoIt is true but Hannibal recruited Celtic auxiliaries and allies after crossing Alps and there is a passage about that.
- thedailymail 8y agoAh! That makes sense. Thanks!