Autore
Adrian Goldsworthy
Editore
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Luogo di pubblicazione
ISBN
Pagine
224
Dimensioni
25.4 x 19.2
Lingua
Anno pubblicazione
2003
Rilegatura
Illustrazioni
107 ill col 138 b/w
The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were never again to be equalled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today. Including over 200 illustrations, this book fully describes these achievements and analyses several key battles, and their famous commanders. It is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army, but the citizens militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope 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.