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Roman Legions on the March: Soldiering in the Ancient Roman Army
112 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
October, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-6781-3$33.26
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4-6Soldiers on the Battlefront series.
This book presents a history of the rise and collapse of the ancient Roman army. Beller details how the soldiers were recruited and trained, what they wore, and how they lived. Also recounted are military successes and failures and ways in which the Romans influenced their conquered enemies. Sidebars, illustrations, and maps enhance the dry text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.