Roman Legionary AD69 - 161
by Cowan, Ross
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 1780965877
- ISBN 13
- 9781780965871
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About This Item
Osprey Pub Co, 2013. New book, 64 pages, WAR166. Between AD 69 and 161 the composition of the Roman legions was transformed. Italians were almost entirely replaced by provincial recruits, men for whom Latin was at best a second language, and yet the Roman-ness of these Germans, Pannonians, Spaniards, Africans and Syrians, fostered in isolated fortresses on the frontiers, was incredibly strong. They were highly competitive, jealous of their honour, and driven by the need to maintain and enhance their reputations for virtus, that is manly courage and excellence. The warfare of the period, from the huge legion versus legion confrontations in the Civil War of AD 69, through the campaigns of conquest in Germany, Dacia and Britain, to the defence of the frontiers of Africa and Cappadocia and the savage quelling of internal revolts, gave ample opportunity for virtus-enhancing activity. The classic battle formation that had baffled Pyrrhus and conquered Hannibal was revived. Heroic centurions continued to lead from the front, and common legionaries vied with them in displays of valour. The legions of the era may have been provincial but they were definitely Roman in organisation and ethos. Contents: Introduction; Recruitment and terms of service; Training; The tactical organization of the Legion; Equipment and appearance; On campaign; Battle.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by O'Brogain, Sean. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Viceroy Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007088
- Title
- Roman Legionary AD69 - 161
- Author
- Cowan, Ross
- Illustrator
- O'Brogain, Sean
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 1780965877
- ISBN 13
- 9781780965871
- Publisher
- Osprey Pub Co
- Place of Publication
- Oxford, Uk
- Date Published
- 2013
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- ROMAN LEGIONARY AD 69 161 ANCIENT UNIFORMS EQUIPMENT
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- Ancient Uniforms & Equipment;
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