Overview

""The Complete Roman Army"" draws on archaeology, ancient art and original documentary sources to present a picture of one of the world's most famous fighting machines. Every aspect of the Roman army, from the daily lives of individual soldiers to the outcome of major campaigns, is explored in five accessible sections. Discussions of key Roman battles, hundreds of illustrations and brief biographies of the great commanders bring the campaigns and personalities to life.

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Author:   Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.090kg
ISBN:  

9780500051245

ISBN 10:   0500051240
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   15 September 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Changing Face of the Roman Army I.The Republican Army considers the earliest armies, the creation of the Roman navy, and the militia army that conquered the Mediterranean. II.The Professional Army describes the reforms under Marius and his successors and the creation of the new legionary structure. III.The Life of a Roman Soldier looks in detail at all aspects, from recruitment and daily routine - barracks life, training, parades, diet, discipline, medical care - to equipment and frontier and off-duty life. IV.The Army at War reveals how the army operated on campaign and in battle, from grand tactics to hand-in-hand combat and siege warfare. V.The Army of Late Antiquity examines the reorganization after the defeats of the third century and the rise in the use of cavalry.

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Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford University. His publications include Roman Warfare, The PunicWars and Cannae.

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