A Companion to the Roman Army

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By Paul Erdkamp

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9781444339215

Series

Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

Author

Paul Erdkamp

Publisher

Wiley

Release

15 April 2008

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History Multi-Cultural Nonfiction

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This companion provides an extensive account of the Roman army, exploring its role in Roman politics and society as well as the reasons for its effectiveness as a fighting force.

  • An extensive account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman Empire
  • Examines the army as a military machine – its recruitment, training, organization, tactics and weaponry
  • Explores the relationship of the army to Roman politics, economics and society more broadly
  • Considers the geography and climate of the lands in which the Romans fought
  • Each chapter is written by a leading expert in a particular subfield and takes account of the latest scholarly and archaeological research in that area

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781444339215

    Series

    Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

    Author

    Paul Erdkamp

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    15 April 2008

    Share

    Subjects

    History Multi-Cultural Nonfiction
    A Companion to the Roman Army