Raffaele DAmato
Roman Centurions 31 BC-AD 500
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849087957
- author:
- Raffaele DAmato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 0.5 x 24.8 cm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Roman Centurions: A Five-Century Legacy From 31 BC to AD 500, the centurions played a pivotal role in shaping the vast Roman Empire. These tough, professional warriors led from the front, exerted discipline and provided a model for their legionaries. This book explores the appearance, weaponry, role, and impact of these legendary soldiers during a period of great geographical expansion under Trajan and Hadrian. Featuring full-colour artwork, this study is informed by a wide range of sculptural, written, and pictorial evidence from across the Roman world. It overturns established wisdom, shedding new light on Rome's most famous soldiers during its most renowned era. With 48 pages of in-depth analysis, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the centurions' significance. By examining the centurions' appearance, weaponry, and role, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most fascinating periods.
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