Roman Legionary AD 284-337 - The age of Diocletian and Constantine the Great

Informationen zum Autor Dr Ross Cowan is a British author and historian. He is a specialist in Roman warfare and makes occasional forays into Scottish military history. For more information, and examples of his work, please visit independent.academia.edu/RossCowan Klappentext Diocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system. Under Constantine's successors the legions were reduced in size and increasingly sidelined in favour of new units of elite auxilia, but between AD 284 and 337 the legions reigned supreme. The legionaries defeated all-comers and spearheaded a stunning Roman revival that humbled the Persian Empire and reduced the mighty Goths and Sarmatians to the status of vassals. This title details the equipment, background, training and combat experience of the men from all parts of the empire who made up the backbone of Rome's legions in this pivotal period.This title reveals the story of the Roman legionary during the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine the Great, covering the conflicts with the Persian Empire, Goths and Sarmatians. Zusammenfassung Diocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system. This title details the equipment, background, training and combat experience of the men from all parts of the empire who made up the backbone of Rome's legions in this pivotal period. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction /Recruitment and terms of service /Training /The tactical organization of the Legion /Equipment and appearance /On campaign /Battle /After the battle /Glossary /Index

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• Authors: Ross Cowan, Cowan Ross
• Assisted by: Sean (Illustrator) O’Brogain (Illustration), Seán Ó’Brógáin (Illustration), Sean O'Brogain (Illustration), Seán Ó'Brógáin (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.04.2015
• EAN: 9781472806666
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-0666-6
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Warrior
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, military history, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Warfare & defence, Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Land forces & warfare, BCE period – Protohistory, Land forces and warfare