The Engineer, Vol. 1: Spring, 1971 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Tommy B. King

 
9780266845072: The Engineer, Vol. 1: Spring, 1971 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 026684507X ISBN 13: 9780266845072
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how Roman legionaries built camps, bridges, and siege works with simple, hand-powered tools.

This nonfiction look examines the engineering tasks of Caesar’s engineers and how their methods compare to today’s military basics. It covers camp fortifications, river crossings, siege techniques, and the everyday gear carried by infantry soldiers. The piece shows how Roman engineering skills supported military campaigns and how early concrete and construction know‑how shaped ancient projects.

  • The range of tools and equipment used, from shovels and axes to baskets and rope.
  • How fortifications, trenches, and ditches were planned and built on the march.
  • Bridges, seige works, and the agger, built with limited tools and teamwork.
  • Connections between ancient practices and modern combat engineering concepts.
Ideal for readers of military history and ancient engineering, this edition highlights clear, practical details and vivid examples.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
026684507X
ISBN 13 
9780266845072
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
355

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