Twilight of the Empire
The Roman Infantryman 3rd to 6th Century AD
Published on 16. November 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
65 pages
978-1-84176-112-1 (ISBN)
Description
This title traces the evolution of the Roman infantryman from well-disciplined legionary to flexible pede who was ready for deployment to trouble spots, and for fighting both as a skirmisher and a heavy infantryman. It covers topics such as recruitment and training.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
55 b&w and 12 colour illustrations, glossary, chronology, bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 184 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84176-112-1 (9781841761121)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Historical background; recruiting; training; appearance and equipment; conditions of service; the soldier on campaign; the experience of battle.