Roman Legionary 58 BC-AD 69

by Ross Cowan

Book Overview

The period 31 BC-AD 43 saw the greatest expansion of the Roman Empire. In 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the battle of Actium and remodelled the semi-professional Roman army into a permanent force of 28 legions. Octavian became the first emperor (Augustus) and under his leadership the legions conquered northern Spain, all Europe south of the Danube line and Germany west of the Elbe. The legionaries exemplified the heroic culture of the Roman world...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841766003
• ISBN13: 9781841766003
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.1"