Legions of Rome : the definitive history of every imperial Roman legion

The complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force, by an award-winning historian In this landmark publication, Stephen Dando-Collins does what no other author has ever attempted to do: provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, he covers every legion of Rome in rich detail. In the first part of the book, the author provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid, and how they were motivated and punished. Part two examines the histories of all the legions that served Rome for three hundred years starting in 30 BC. The book's final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, Legions of Rome is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike. No Book On Roman History Has Attempted To Do What Stephen Dando-collins Does In Legions Of Rome: To Provide A Complete History Of Every Imperial Roman Legion And What It Achieved As A Fighting Force. The Author Has Spent The Last Thirty Years Collecting Every Scrap Of Available Evidence From Numerous Sources: Stone And Bronze Inscriptions, Coins, Papyrus And Literary Accounts In A Remarkable Feat Of Historical Detective Work. The Book Is Divided Into Three Parts: Part 1 Provides A Detailed Account Of What The Legionaries Wore And Ate, What Camp Life Was Like, What They Were Paid And How They Were Motivated And Punished. The Section Also Contains Numerous Personal Histories Of Individual Soldiers. Part 2 Offers Brief Unit Histories Of All The Legions That Served Rome For 300 Years From 30bc. Part 3 Is A Sweeping Chronological Survey Of The Campaigns In Which The Armies Were Involved, Told From The Point Of View Of Particular Legions. Lavish, Authoritative And Beautifully Produced, Legions Of Rome Will Appeal To Ancient History Enthusiasts And Military History Buffs Alike.

The complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force, by an award-winning historian In this landmark publication, Stephen Dando-Collins does what no other author has ever attempted to do: provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, he covers every legion of Rome in rich detail. In the first part of the book, the author provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid, and how they were motivated and punished. Part two examines the histories of all the legions that served Rome for three hundred years starting in 30 BC. The book's final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, Legions of Rome is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike.

The complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force, by an award-winning historian In this landmark publication, Stephen Dando-Collins does what no other author has ever attempted to do: provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, he covers every legion of Rome in rich detail. In the first part of the book, the author provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid, and how they were motivated and punished. Part two examines the histories of all the legions that served Rome for three hundred years starting in 30 BC. The book's final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, __Legions of Rome__ is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike. Presents a complete history of every imperial Roman legion, providing accounts of daily military life, the histories of all the legions from 30 B.C., and a chronological survey of Roman military campaigns in which imperial Roman legions were involved An in-depth history of the Imperial Roman legions and what each achieved as a fighting force draws on three decades of meticulous research to provide coverage of such topics as everyday life and the campaigns in which they served.