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A companion to the Roman army

Ancient Rome was a militaristic culture, at war annually throughout the period of the republic. This volume offers an account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman Empire. It examines the recruitment, training, organization, and weaponry that contributed to Rome's effectiveness as a fighting machine

eBook, English, 2007
Blackwell, Malden, MA, 2007