Legionary : The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual

An Insider's Guide: How To Join The Roman Legions, Wield A Gladius, Storm Cities, And Conquer The World Your Emperor Needs You For The Roman Army! The Year Is Ad 100 And Rome Stands Supreme And Unconquerable From The Desert Sands Of Mesopotamia To The Misty Highlands Of Caledonia. Yet The Might Of Rome Rests Completely On The Armored Shoulders Of The Legionaries Who Hold Back The Barbarian Hordes And Push Forward The Frontiers Of Empire. This Carefully Researched Yet Entertainingly Nonacademic Book Tells You How To Join The Roman Legions, The Best Places To Serve, And How To Keep Your Armor From Getting Rusty. Learn To March Under The Eagles Of Rome, From Training, Campaigns, And Battle To The Glory Of A Roman Triumph And Retirement With A Pension Plan. Every Aspect Of Army Life Is Discussed, From Drill To Diet, With Handy Tips On Topics Such As How To Select The Best Boots Or How To Avoid Being Skewered By Enemy Spears. Combining The Latest Archaeological Discoveries With The Written Records Of Those Who Actually Saw The Roman Legions In Action, This Book Provides A Vivid Picture Of What It Meant To Be A Roman Legionary. Combining the latest archaeological discoveries with modern-day reconstructions, this book (written by a leading expert, the author of 'Chronicle of the Roman Republic', 'The Enemies of Rome', 'The Sons of Caesar' and 'Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day') provides a vivid picture of what it meant to be a Roman Legionary. How to be accepted into the legions and which legion is for you; What to wear - and what not to wear - while on campaign; Who's Who in the Roman army, and how to tell a Berber from a Pict: How to wield a gladius and fire a catapult; How to storm a city and survive; How to act when Rome is honouring your legion with a triumph. "A very interesting, original and well structured work for anyone who enjoys Roman military themes ... a fun and easy read" - Ancient Warfare The year is AD100 and Rome stands supreme and unconquerable, from the desert sands of Mesopotamia to the misty highlands of Caledonia. But the might of Rome rests entirely on the shoulders of the legionaries, who stand strong against the barbarian hordes, pushing back the frontiers of the empire. This book tells you how to get in and get on in the legions, the best places to serve, life in camp, on campaign and in battle, and such things as how to stop your armour going rusty and how to storm a city. It will have immense appeal to all those who enjoy ancient history, but who want to be entertained at the same time This carefully researched yet entertainingly unacademic book tells you how to join the Roman legions, the best places to serve, and how to keep your armor from getting rusty. Learn to march under the eagles of Rome, from training, campaigns, and battle to the glory of a Roman Triumph and retirement with a pension plan. Every aspect of army life is discussed, from drill to diet, with handy tips on topics such as how to select the best boots, or how to avoid being skewered by enemy spears Tells you how to get in and get on in the legions, the best places to serve, life in camp, on campaign and in battle, and such things as how to stop your armour going rusty and how to storm a city. This book is suitable for those who enjoy ancient history, but who want to be entertained at the same time. From keeping one's armor in top form to training for new techniques, this informative "manual" provides insight on the day-to-day rules, regulations, and operations that kept this powerful force constantly prepared for battle and always ready to fight. A unique combination of military handbook and popular history that brings to life the Legionary’s experience in a witty yet informative guide. Philip Matyszak. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 202) And Index.