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Book SynopsisThe scale and organisation of the Roman army was unprecedented in the ancient Western world. This book tells the story of everyday aspects of the army in the heyday of the Roman Empire from life in a tent to the food soldiers consumed and explains its hierarchy, roles, equipment and place in a vast multiethnic society divided between citizens and subjects. Everything the best history books can be: erudite, entertaining and eloquent.' Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories Splendidly direct, clear and jargon free You are unlikely to find a clearer or more comprehensive account' Classics for All The Roman army has been immortalised in heroic art and screen epics, but what was life really like for an ordinary soldier? This book explores everyday life in the army including the experiences of women and enslaved people through a range of rare objects and testimonies. These include letters from Apion and Terentianus, young Egyptian soldiers writing home to their families; the tom
Table of ContentsForewords
Timeline and map
Introduction
1. Enlisting
2. A soldier’s remains
3. Ranks and roles
4. Aristocracy and the army
5. Dressing for battle
6. Camp and campaign
7. Fort life
8. Soldiers in society Glossary
Rulers of the Roman Empire
Notes
Bibliography
Lenders
Picture credits
Acknowledgements
Index
