Romans at War: The Roman Military in the Republic and Empire

Ground-breaking research is presented in Romans at War in an accessible, entertaining, and sumptuously illustrated format, including a new consideration of the nature of late Roman military leaders, the Severan campaigns to conquer Scotland in the early 3rd century AD, and a new analysis of the nature of late Roman troops. The Roman military machine was the pre-eminent in the ancient world, projecting power across the known world over a vast chronology and geography. It displayed two of the most important traits associated with Rome: grit and the ability to copy the successful technical and tactical innovations of its enemies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Casemate Publishers

In Romans at War, groundbreaking research is presented in an accessible, entertaining, and sumptuously illustrated format, including:

A new consideration of the nature of late Roman military leaders: The author argues that they were effectively independent warlords.

Cutting-edge research regarding the Severan campaigns to conquer Scotland in the early 3rd century AD.

A new analysis of the nature of late Roman troops, both mounted and foot.

The Roman military machine was the pre-eminent in the ancient world, projecting power across the known world over a vast chronology and an increasing huge and diverse geography. One of the most powerful instruments of war in the history of conflict, it proved uniquely adept at learning from setbacks, always coming back the stronger for it. In so doing, it displayed two of the most important traits associated with the world of Rome. Firstly, grit, that key ability to remain steadfast and to overcome adversity, even in the most challenging of circumstances, as faced, for example, by the Republic in the Second Punic War against Hannibal. Secondly, the ability to copy the successful technical and tactical innovations of their enemies, enabling the Roman military to always stay one step ahead of its opponents on campaign and in battle.

In this grand tour covering every aspect of the Roman military, leading expert Dr. Simon Elliott first provides a detailed background to the Roman Republic and Empire to provide context for all that follows. He then looks specifically at the Roman military in its three key chronological phases: the Republic, the Principate Empire, and the Dominate Empire. Next, he forensically examines specific examples of the Roman military on campaign and in battle, and of its engineering prowess. Finally, he explores the legacy of the Roman military in the modern world, examining its influence on warfare and military strategy.

Romans at War is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of warfare, ancient history, or military strategy. With its engaging writing style and stunning illustrations, it provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the Roman military and its enduring legacy.

Weight: 1258g
Dimension: 211 x 265 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781612008851