- Paperback: 48 pages
- Publisher: Osprey Publishing London; 2nd Revised edition edition (29 Mar 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0850455286
- ISBN-13: 978-0850455281
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 0.7 x 24.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 368,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment.
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Enrolment under normal circumstances, that is to say in time of comparable peace, was a rather similar process to that in use in some armies today. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have had this book since i was at school some 18 years ago. It is a fine addition to anyone's collection on ancient warriors. The illustration's, though not quite McBride, are very nice and the plates have some real atmosphere and humour to them (see the plate with the auxiliary with a spear stuck through his shield for example). The dialog is interesting and informative, with lots of historical details, as you would expect. I would recommend this book 100%.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This product arrived prompt and was new as described. would be happy to purchase from this company again. Transaction was straight forward.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Excellent book for starting your research!
12 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has been around since the mid-1980's. It is well worth adding to your library of Roman Military books! The color drawings are not as fancy as the new style Osprey, but they show the details of Uniforms and equipments. The photographs and line drawings are excellent and make this well worth adding. Modern gladius copies use these sketches as the pattern for the decorations on scabbards. The descriptions and introductions of the Roman equipment are a good place to start learning.
Don't expect the artistic styles of later Osprey works, instead, you will find good scholarship from a master craftsman of Roman military equipment.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Good Little Reference Book
22 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
The author and illustrator did an excellent job of breaking down the various items of Roman armor and weapons. The author's descriptions of the various shields, swords, and body armor is very detailed. The illustrator also does an excellent job. The book contains several pages of color drawings which depict various Roman soldiers at different points in history. The photographs in the book, however, do not show authentic artifacts. They do show accurate recreations of Roman hardware. In addition to the book's analysis of Roman war material, it contains a very concise chronology of Roman history. There is also a listing of where the various legions were stationed around the world. Bottom line: This is a great little reference book on Roman weapons and armor. At 40 pages, it is also a quick read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Not Enough Space
29 Mar 2007
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A fine intro to the subject, but it makes for somewhat dry reading. A men-at-arms title also does not have nearly the space for plates or text that this broad of a period deserves, but the author does an impressive job of describing the equipment of not only the classic legionaries, but also of both infantry and mounted auxiliary cohorts. The plates are also pretty good.
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