Historical background -- The Roman army -- Culture of the Roman army -- The Roman army at war -- Tools of war -- The late Roman army -- Great soldiers and battles -- Current assessment
Summary
Attractively illustrated, this book offers a fascinating look at the life of the Roman soldier, drawing on everything from Rome's rich historical and archaeological record to soldier's personal correspondence to depictions of military subjects in literature and art. Written by a leading authority on Roman military history, this fascinating volume spans over a thousand years as it offers a memorable picture of one of the world's most noted fighting forces, paying special attention to the life of the common soldier
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-349) and index
