Overview
Walk the Wall, gaze northwards across hostile territory, man the turrets and milecastles...What was life like for the Roman troops stationed on Hadrian's Wall? Follow the life of one man, a Tungrian soldier, through recruitment, training, garrison duty and war. Focussing on a single point in time and one fort on the Wall, we explore every aspect of military life on this bleak and remote frontier. Where was he born? What did he spend his money on? How did he fight? What did he eat? Did he have lice or fleas? Archaeology and the accounts of ancient writers come together to paint a vivid picture of a soldier on the Wall soon after its completion in AD 130. Historical reconstruction and experimentation fill in the gaps that are left. Step back into the past, step into the marching boots of Tungrian soldiers as they patrol Rome's greatest frontier.
Full Product Details
Author: Paul Elliot
Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
Imprint: Fonthill Media Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.490kg
ISBN: 9781781553640
ISBN 10: 1781553645
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 14 February 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
"""England's most popular tourist attraction. Historical reconstructions and experimentation help fill in gaps inknowledge. Drawings, 22 black-and-white photos, and 34 color photos enhance this evocative narrative that will leave readers feeling like they've had a chance to walk a Roman mile in an ancient soldier's shoes.""-- ""Toy Solder & Model Figure"""
England's most popular tourist attraction. Historical reconstructions and experimentation help fill in gaps inknowledge. Drawings, 22 black-and-white photos, and 34 color photos enhance this evocative narrative that will leave readers feeling like they've had a chance to walk a Roman mile in an ancient soldier's shoes. -- Toy Solder & Model Figure
England's most popular tourist attraction. Historical reconstructions and experimentation help fill in gaps inknowledge. Drawings, 22 black-and-white photos, and 34 color photos enhance this evocative narrative that will leave readers feeling like they've had a chance to walk a Roman mile in an ancient soldier's shoes. --Toy Solder & Model Figure
Author Information
Paul Elliott has a degree in ancient history and archaeology and writes books on military history. Previous titles include The Last Legionary: Life as a Roman Soldier in Britain AD 400, Warrior Cults: A History of Magical, Mystical and Murderous Organisations and Vietnam: Conflict and Controversy. He has also written articles on Roman military history for Ancient Warfare magazine. Elliot has been involved in historical reconstructions for the past decade and lives in East Yorkshire.
