The Complete Roman Army

"An outstanding general study of the Roman military system. . . . The best one-volume treatment of the subject now in existence."-Historian

The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian's Wall and the siegeworks around the fortress of Masada.

This book is the first to...