Roman Army - A Social and Institutional History

Zusatztext Southern knows her readership well and provides an easily accessible introduction to the world of the Roman Army. Informationen zum Autor Pat Southern has published nine books on the Roman army and on Roman history, including The Roman Cavalry (with Karen R. Dixon) and The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine. She has also written biographies of Mark Antony, Pompey the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Cleopatra. She lives in the UK. Klappentext This illustrated book offers a fascinating look at the life of the Roman soldier, drawing on Rome's rich historical record, to depictions in literature and art. Written by a leading authority, it spans over a 1000 years and offers a memorable picture of one of the world's most noted fighting forces, with special attention to the common soldier. Zusammenfassung This illustrated book offers a fascinating look at the life of the Roman soldier, drawing on Rome's rich historical record, to depictions in literature and art. Written by a leading authority, it spans over a 1000 years and offers a memorable picture of one of the world's most noted fighting forces, with special attention to the common soldier.

Product details

• Authors: Pat Southern, Pat (Community Learning Librarian Southern, Southern Pat
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.10.2007
• EAN: 9780195328783
• ISBN: 978-0-19-532878-3
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; European History, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Social History, military history, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Ancient Rome, Social and cultural history, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Land forces & warfare, Ancient warfare, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces