The Roman Army (Classical World)

Synopsis

Introduces Readers To The Roman Army, Its Structure, Tactics, Duties And Development. One Of The Most Successful Fighting Forces That The World Has Seen, The Roman Army Was Inherited By The Emperor Augustus Who Re-organized It And Established Its Legions In Military Bases, Many Of Which Survived To The End Of The Empire. He And Subsequent Emperors Used It As A Formidable Tool For Expansion. Soon, However, The Army Became Fossilized On Its Frontiers And Changed From A Mobile Fighting Force To A Primarily Defensive Body.--provided By Publisher. The Republican Army -- The Army Of Augustus And His Successors -- The Army On Campaign -- The Fighting Tactics Of The Roman Army -- The Army In Peacetime -- Arms And Armour -- Soldiers As Builders -- The Late Roman Army -- Conclusions. David J. Breeze. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.