Description
Book SynopsisFocusing on the legions as the core of the Roman army, and chronicling their individual histories in detail, this volume builds on the thematic account of the Roman military force given by its companion The Complete Roman Army. It is suitable for anyone who has enjoyed that book.
Trade Review'Beautifully designed and comprehensively illustrated ... brings to life the ancient world’s most successful military machine' - Professor Lawrence Keppie, author of The Making of the Roman Army
'Written in a clear, precise style, illustrated copiously ... a worthwhile addition to any bookshelf' - Minerva
'Highly informative … a wonderful introduction because the prose is clear, and the maps and illustrations are informative and good reminders of the wealth and power that was Rome' - Contemporary Review
Table of ContentsPart I: The Legions in the Republican Period • Part II: The Legions in the Imperial Age • Part III: The Legions in Late Antiquity
