The Roman Army

Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500288993

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The Complete Roman Army by Adrian Goldsworthy Pdf

“An outstanding general study of the Roman military system. . . . The best one-volume treatment of the subject now in existence.”—Historian The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian’s Wall and the siegeworks around the fortress of Masada. This book is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army but also the citizens’ militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers’ daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders. Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, this book presents the most convincing history ever published of the Roman army.

Author : George Ronald Watson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : 0801493129

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The Roman Soldier by George Ronald Watson Pdf

Author : John Wilkes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : History
ISBN : 0521072433

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The Roman Army by John Wilkes Pdf

Discusses the way of life, training, and equipment of the Roman army and examines the duties of officers and soldiers of the legion

Author : Yann Le Bohec
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135955137

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The Imperial Roman Army by Yann Le Bohec Pdf

The Emperor Augustus believed that the Roman army occupied a crucial lace at the heart of the empire and it was he who made it a fully professional force. This book looks at the structure and development of the army between the Republic and the Late Empire, examining why the army has always been accorded such a prominent position in the history of the Roman Empire, and whether that view is justified. The book is divided into three sections. The author first examines the major divisions of army organization - the legions, the auxiliary units, the fleet - and how the men were recruited. Secondly he looks at what the army did - the training, tactics and strategy. Finally he considers the historical role of the army - how it fitted into Roman society, of which it was only part, and what influence it had economically and politically. In exploring these themes, the author gives equal weight to epigraphic, documentary and archaeology evidence. With tables summarizing detailed information, Yann Le Bohec provides a synthesis of current knowledge of the Roman army from the first to the third century AD, putting it in its context as part of the state structure of the Roman Empire.

Author : J. B. Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015008171517

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The Emperor and the Roman Army, 31 BC-AD 235 by J. B. Campbell Pdf

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1849088136

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The Roman Army by Chris McNab Pdf

The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens - and enemies - of the vast Roman Empire two thousand years ago. This book goes beyond the stereotypes found in popular culture to examine the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman Army by the Goths and Huns. Tracing the development of tactics, equipment and training, this work provides a detailed insight into the military force that enable Rome to become the greatest empire the world has ever seen. As well as describing the changes in the army over the centuries, The Roman Army also sheds light on the talented men who led these soldiers in battle and the momentous battles fought, including Cannae, Pharsalus, and Adrianople. Illustrated with detailed maps, artwork and photographs, this volume provides a complete reference to the Roman Army from the 8th century BC to the period after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. Hardback edition ISBN: 9781849081627

Author : M. C. Bishop,J. C. Coulston
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785703959

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Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition by M. C. Bishop,J. C. Coulston Pdf

Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire's excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research. It illustrates each element in the equipment of the Roman soldier, from his helmet to his boots, his insignia, his tools and his weapons. This book will appeal to archaeologists, ancient and military historians as well as the generally informed and inquisitive reader.

Author : Raffaele D’Amato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472815385

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Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1) by Raffaele D’Amato Pdf

At its height the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, maintained by an army of modest size but great diversity. In popular culture these soldiers are often portrayed in a generic fashion, but continuing research indicates significant variations in Roman armour and equipment not only between different legions and the provincially-raised auxiliary cohorts that made up half of the army, but also between different regions within the empire. With reference to the latest archaeological and documentary evidence Dr D'Amato investigates how Roman Army units in the Western provinces were equipped, exploring the local influences and traditions that caused the variations in attire.

Author : Brian Campbell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134909407

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The Roman Army, 31 BC - AD 337 by Brian Campbell Pdf

The Roman army is remarkable for its detailed organisation and professional structure. It not only extended and protected Rome's territorial empire which was the basis of Western civilisation, but also maintained the politcal power of the emperors. The army was an integral part of the society and life of the empire and illustrated many aspects of Roman government. This sourcebook presents literary and epigraphic material, papyri and coins which illustrate the life of the army from recruitment and in the field, to peacetime and the community. It is designed as a basic tool for students of the Roman army and Roman history in general.

Author : Jonathan Mark Eaton
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473855663

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Leading the Roman Army by Jonathan Mark Eaton Pdf

The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of the empire as a whole. This book analyses the means by which emperors controlled their soldiers and sustained their allegiance from the battle of Actium in 31 BC, to the demise of the Severan dynasty in AD 235. Recent discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of the Roman army. This study provides an up to date synthesis of a range of evidence from archaeological, epigraphic, literary and numismatic sources on the relationship between the emperor and his soldiers. It demonstrates that this relationship was of an intensely personal nature. He was not only the commander-in-chief, but also their patron and benefactor, even after their discharge from military service. Yet the management of the army was more complex than this emperor-soldier relationship suggests. An effective army requires an adequate military hierarchy to impose discipline and command the troops on a daily basis. This was of particular relevance for the imperial army which was mainly dispersed along the frontiers of the empire, effectively in a series of separate armies. The emperor needed to ensure the loyalty of his officers by building mutually beneficial relationships with them. In this way, the imperial army became a complex network of interlocking ties of loyalty which protected the emperor from military subversion.

Author : Stephen Dando-Collins
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781623652012

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Legions of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins Pdf

No book on Roman history has attempted to do what Stephen Dando-Collins does in Legions of Rome: to provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force. The author has spent the last thirty years collecting every scrap of available evidence from numerous sources: stone and bronze inscriptions, coins, papyrus and literary accounts in a remarkable feat of historical detective work. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid and how they were motivated and punished. The section also contains numerous personal histories of individual soldiers. Part 2 offers brief unit histories of all the legions that served Rome for 300 years from 30BC. Part 3 is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of particular legions. Lavish, authoritative and beautifully produced, Legions of Rome will appeal to ancient history enthusiasts and military history buffs alike.

Author : Graham Sumner
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015040035910

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Roman Army by Graham Sumner Pdf

Drawings, reproductions of statuary, and color photographs of reconstructed apparel and fighting positions enhance the reference for collectors, military historians, war-gamers, military modelers, and others interested in the Roman imperial army. A chronology of wars from Augustus' campaign in Gaul in 27 BC to Aurelianus's various battles in the 270's AD is followed by chapters on the organization of the army, armor and helmets, military clothing, and weapons and equipment. Museums with relevant exhibits are also listed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Paul Erdkamp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781444393767

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A Companion to the Roman Army by Paul Erdkamp Pdf

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

Author : Lawrence Keppie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134746033

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The Making of the Roman Army by Lawrence Keppie Pdf

In this new edition, with a new preface and an updated bibliography, the author provides a comprehensive and well-documented survey of the evolution and growth of the remarkable military enterprise of the Roman army. Lawrence Keppie overcomes the traditional dichotomy between the historical view of the Republic and the archaeological approach to the Empire by examining archaeological evidence from the earlier years. The arguments of The Making of the Roman Army are clearly illustrated with specially prepared maps and diagrams and photographs of Republican monuments and coins.

Author : Pat Southern
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195328783

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The Roman Army by Pat Southern Pdf

This volume spans over a thousand years as it offers a picture of one of the world's most noted fighting forces, paying special attention to the life of the common soldier. --from publisher description.