Introduction
Organization: centurions under the early Principate, in the army of
the Julio-Claudian Caesars – the Flavian and Trajanic army – in the
Marcomannic Wars – the 2nd and 3rd centuries – the period of
military anarchy – the 4th century – the Eastern and Western
Empires
Weapons, armour and clothing: offensive weapons, helmets, shields,
body armour, rank symbols and insignia, and clothing
Service and discipline
Social status
Bibliography
Lavishly illustrated and drawing upon the latest archaeological findings, a complete re-evaluation of the appearance, role, and influence of Rome's most famous soldiers – during the five centuries of the Roman Empire's greatest extent and influence.
Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experienced researcher of the
ancient world and an external professor to the Athens University
School of Philosophy and Material Culture. This is his second book
for Osprey.
Entirely self-taught, Giuseppe Rava has established himself
as a leading military history artist. He is inspired by the works
of the great military artists, such as Detaille, Meissonier,
Röchling, Lady Butler, Ottenfeld and Angus McBride.
"...written by an authority on the era and offers a range of new approaches to the appearance and role of the early centurions. Any early military history collection needs this." --James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review (August 2012)
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