The Complete Roman Army

Adrian Goldsworthy

ISBN 10: 0500288992 / ISBN 13: 9780500288993

Published by Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2011

About this Item

2011. Reprint. Paperback. Presents the picture of the world's most famous fighting machine. This title explores every aspect of the Roman army, from the daily lives of individual soldiers to the outcome of major campaigns. It discusses key Roman battles, and includes hundreds of illustrations and biographies of the great commanders. Num Pages: 224 pages, 245 illustrations, 107 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 193 x 18. Weight in Grams: 816. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Roman Army
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500288992
• ISBN 13: 9780500288993
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

“An outstanding general study of the Roman military system. . . . The best one-volume treatment of the subject now in existence.”―Historian

The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian’s Wall and the siegeworks around the fortress of Masada.

This book is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army but also the citizens’ militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers’ daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders.

Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, this book presents the most convincing history ever published of the Roman army. 107 full-color and 147 black-and-white illustrations

About the Author

Adrian Goldsworthy is an English historian whose publications include The Roman Army at War: 100 BC-AD 200, The Complete Roman Army, Roman Warfare, The Punic Wars, and Cannae.