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The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan
by Simkins, Michael
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- as new
- Paperback
- Condition
- As New
- ISBN 10
- 0850455286
- ISBN 13
- 9780850455281
- Seller
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Forestdale, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing, Limited, 1984. New book, 40 pages, MAA046. Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Embleton, Ron. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Michael Simkins is a respected author in the field of Ancient History, and he has written several titles for Osprey. He has a particular interest in and knowledge of the Roman Army in Britain, and is a keen re-enactor of this period. His interest extends to having personally recreated many of the weapon and armour pieces that the Roman legionnaire would have worn and used at this time.
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- Bookseller
- Viceroy Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004504
- Title
- The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan
- Author
- Simkins, Michael
- Illustrator
- Embleton, Ron
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New As New
- ISBN 10
- 0850455286
- ISBN 13
- 9780850455281
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing, Limited
- Place of Publication
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- ROME MILITARY UNIFORMS CAESAR TRAJAN
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ancient Uniforms & Equipment;
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Viceroy Books
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Forestdale, Queensland
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