Making of the Roman Army: From Republic to Empire - Hardcover
Traces the development of the Roman army from a small militia into a large professional armed force and examines the institutions and traditions of the Roman army
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Lawrence Keppie is Professor Emeritus of Roman History and Archaeology and retired Senior Curator of Archaeology, History, and Ethnography at the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow. He is the author of Understanding Roman Inscriptions and The Legacy of Rome: Scotland’s Roman Remains.
'This is an excellent book ... a book that will instruct and delight the general reader and scholar alike.' - History
'The book is aimed at both historians and archaeologists, whether professional or amateur, all of whom will find much to enjoy and applaud, as well as considerable instruction.' - Times Literary Supplement
'Keppie's style is highly readable and often amusing and provides a clear account of the Army's evolution, uncluttered by excessive use of footnotes.' - Archaeological Journal
'A thoughtful and well-written volume.' - Antiquaries Journal
'The book provides essential background for any course dealing with Augustus, and Routledge are to be congratulated on making it available again at a price which school libraries can afford.' - JACT Review
'The book is aimed at both historians and archaeologists, whether professional or amateur, all of whom will find much to enjoy and applaud, as well as considerable instruction.' - Times Literary Supplement
'Keppie's style is highly readable and often amusing and provides a clear account of the Army's evolution, uncluttered by excessive use of footnotes.' - Archaeological Journal
'A thoughtful and well-written volume.' - Antiquaries Journal
'The book provides essential background for any course dealing with Augustus, and Routledge are to be congratulated on making it available again at a price which school libraries can afford.' - JACT Review
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- PublisherBarnes & Noble Imports
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 0389204471
- ISBN 13 9780389204473
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages271
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THE MAKING OF THE ROMAN ARMY From Republic to Empire
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ISBN 13: 9780389204473
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First American Edition. 271pp, illustrated. Former owner's bookplate on front pastedown, blindstamp to half-title. Thin strips of clear tape attached to pastedowns taping down dustjacket, a few ink notes in the bibliography, small tear to DJ (at head of spine) else Very Good. ; 271 pages. Seller Inventory # 22444
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