Roman Army and Military

ISBN: 9781841767703
Published by : Osprey
Most generals and leaders, such as Hannibal and Alexander the Great, are renown for their victories in pitched battles, but siege tactics were a necessary and important part of conquering fortified enclaves. Whetehr you chose to break through the ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841718262
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
All of the Roman military equipment featured in this catalogue was found in Wales, reflecting the region's domination by both soldiers and forts for approximately 350 years. Many objects are catalogued and illustrated here, followed by a gazett... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841718965
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
The positioning of the legions of the Imperial Roman army provides a window into both the thinking and the course of events during the period from 30 B.C. to 300 A.D. When one can identify the locations and date the redeployments of the legions... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780953984831
Published by : Oxbow Books
Series: JRMES
Volume: 12/13
Contents: The pilum from Marius to Nero - A reconsideration of its development and function (Peter Connolly) ; Untersuchungen zu römischen Reiterhelmmasken in der Germania Inferior (N Hanel) ; A legionary workshop of the 3rd century AD speciali... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780807828397
Published by : University of North Carolina Press
In 133 BC the tribune Tiberius Gracchus issued his lex agraria to redistribute land amongst veteran soldiers and the poor. In his interesting and perceptive study Nathan Rosenstein re-examines the reasons for this agrarian crisis that Gracchus, ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780500251249
Published by : Thames and Hudson
Until recently, it was assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilization into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature to conquered peoples. The alternative view now suggests that many of Rome's enemies - the Celts,... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841713786
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
This detailed study of military medical practice on the western frontiers of the Roman army aims to discover whether legionary and auxilliary units were treated differently, whether local civilians were also treated by military doctors and if the ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841713908
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
Comprising a rectangular enclosure bounded by a rampart and ditch, the Roman camp displayed the skills of the Roman military engineers in assessing and deploying human and other resources. This study of Roman camps, forts, fortlets and legionary f... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841765594
Published by : Osprey

My mother-in-law once said that she liked Manchester United because they were always so well turned out. No doubt she would have had the same opinion of the Roman army who, by the end of the 3rd century AD, were bedecked in a range of smar... .... Learn More