"For who is so worthless or indolent as not to wish to know by what means and under what system of polity the Romans in less than 53 years have succeeded in subjecting nearly the whole inhabited world to their sole government, a thing unique in history?" - [Polybius]. Who indeed? And, as Michael Simkins points out in the introduction to this fascinating addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series, probably the most fruitful of the Romans for such study are their soldiers. Although the common fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. Add to these archaeological finds in large numbers, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure and historians have been able to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which did indeed, conquer 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. Numerous illustrations and museum photographs throughout perfectly complement this engagingly written and informative text, which also includes eight full page colour plates by military artist Ron Embleton. Format 248 x 184mm Extent 48pp No. of illustrations 50 b/w; 8 Col Binding Paperback COMING SOON!!! |
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