The Roman Army: A Social and Institutional History

by Patricia Southern

Book Overview

Written by a leading authority on Roman military history, this fascinating volume spans over a thousand years as it offers a memorable picture of one of the world's most noted fighting forces, paying special attention to the life of the common soldier.
Southern here illuminates the Roman army's history, culture, and organization, providing fascinating details on topics such as military music, holidays, strategy, the construction of Roman fortresses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195328787
• ISBN13: 9780195328783
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"