The complete history of every imperial roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force, by an awardwinning historian in this landmark publication, stephen. Glory of rome when roman legions march into jerusalem youtube. Believable characters, a tremendous plot based upon real life historical events, including the legions disasterous defeat by germanic forces in the teutoburg forest. Michael curtis ford is a capable writer who knows how to piece together a decent story. So far, it is the most comprehensive book on the legions i have read.
Overview led by commander marcus artorius agricola, the five thousand soldiers of rome s ninth legion are legendary for their aggressive fighting skills and superb leadership. A legion was roughly of brigade size, composed of 4,200 infantry and 300 cavalry in the republican period, expanded to 5,200 infantry and 120 auxilia in the imperial period. I am covering legions of rome now, and it is a very good book. A thrilling tale of roman britain ebook written by damion hunter. An aweinspiring account of the final days of rome s forgot.
For almost half a millennium they secured the known world under the power of the caesars. Dec 09, 2010 legions of rome by stephen dandocollins, 9781849162302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This was one of the most insightful and satisfying reads i have had for ages. Mar 29, 2012 no book on roman history has attempted to do what stephen dandocollins does in legions of rome. Wiped out by the parthians ad 161166 according to cassius dio, a parthian army killed an unnamed roman legion in armenia. Legions of pigs in the early medieval west yale university. The history of the legions is the collective story of those individuals, not just of rome s famous generals. The definitive history of every roman legion kindle edition by dandocollins, stephen. Sold by twinline shops and ships from amazon fulfillment. The roman soldier is reconstructed by actors authentically armored and equipped. Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, legions of rome is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike. And titus calidius, a cavalry decurion who missed military life so much after retiring he reenlisted, at the reduced rank of optio. The legion fought in various provinces of the late roman republic and early roman empire.
Given three legions and sent to the roman frontier east of. The author has spent the last thirty years collecting every scrap of available evidence from numerou. Archaeologists unearth 2,000yearold roman legion outpost that controlled jewish uprisings. Considered an authority on the legions of ancient rome, his work includes childrens novels, scientific nonfiction, and biographies, with the bulk of his works dealing with military history ranging from greek, persian and roman times to american 19th century history and world i and word war ii. The legion is stationed in britannia in the year ad 122, and rome sends them north of york to subdue the unruly pict tribes. World history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold. Legions of rome by stephen dandocollins incredible books from. A superb read, quite self explanatory, a book covering the many legions of rome and their most noteworthy battles up until the sacking of rome by alaric. Each of the two consuls, who were charged both singly and jointly to take care to preserve the republic from danger, commanded two of these legions. Glory of rome when roman legions march into jerusalem.
Featuring over 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, legions of rome is a landmark publication in every sense. Today, stephens books appear in many languages and he has an army of loyal readers wherever his books are. Book shows formation and uniforms worn at that time. This is a list of roman legions, including key facts about each legion, primarily focusing on. The legions of rome were among the greatest fighting forces in history. Imperial cavalry, privileges, relations, oligarchical rule, composition of legions, roman. The author has spent the last thirty years collecting every scrap of available evidence from numerous sources. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, he covers every legion of rome in rich detail. Misplaced legion and emperor for the legion the videssos cycle book 1 book 1 of 2. Later anarchy period, diocletianic and constantinian legions are not covered, except as to how they were intertwined with the earlier legions.
It was stationed in britain following the roman invasion in 43 ad. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion, by stephen dandocollins. Roman legions recreated in colour photographs europa militaria, special, vol 2 by daniel peterson the 500year story of the evolution of the roman legionary, his armor and equipment is told in vivid color photographs of museumquality reconstructions. The battle of the teutoburg forest schlacht im teutoburger wald, hermannsschlacht, or varusschlacht, described as the varian disaster clades variana by roman historians, took place in the teutoburg forest in 9 ce, when an alliance of germanic peoples ambushed and destroyed three roman legions and their auxiliaries, led by publius quinctilius varus. Great for anyone wanting to know about roman warfare. Bestselling author harry turtledove turns his attention to an epic battle that pits three roman legions against teutonic barbarians in a thrilling novel of ancient rome. The first covers the organization, equipment and operation of the roman army. Jun 29, 2010 as an officer in the roman legions, he has been posted to britain to gain experience and begin his political career. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion illustrated by dandocollins, stephen isbn.
If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. He also gives a brief snapshot of each of the legions including assigned location and the timeframe they were in existence. He had a good amount to work with in emperor julian, the last roman emperor to hold onto a polytheistic view on religion. One of the best books i have ever read on the history of the roman legions. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion. Internet archive open library book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118. Today, stephens books appear in many languages and he has an army of loyal readers wherever his books are published around the world, in countries including. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The size of a typical legion varied throughout the history of ancient rome, with complements of 4,200 legionaries and 300 equites drawn from the wealthier classes in early rome all troops provided their own equipment in the republican period of rome the infantry were split into 10 cohorts each of four maniples of 120 legionaries, to 5,200 men plus 120 auxiliaries in the imperial period split into 10 cohorts, nine of 480 men each, plus the first cohort holding 800 men. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more.
A lifelong historian of roman antiquity, richards was inspired by his favorite subject to write his debut novel, legions of the forest, set during the golden age of rome. What the book does is go into the very depths of not just the roman legion as a whole, but every roman legion to exist. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the legions of the mist. The books final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. The whole book is divided into three parts, the first third being dedicated to the way the legion worked and waged war, the second being dedicated to over viewing every roman legion to exist and the third being the famous battles throughout the existence of the roman republic and empire. The book s final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. Stephen dandocollins is an awardwinning author whose 43rd book is published in 2020. Light rubbing, scuffing, and denting to board and page edge extremities. One of the most besetting fallacies of roman history behind such standard canards as tacitus being more historically reliable than ovid, but well ahead of stuff like the lead poisoning from drinking cups nonsense is that the success of the roman empire is entirely. Jul 03, 2012 the books final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. Sep 05, 2020 the roman legions remain to this day a textbook example of a highfunctioning, highly efficient, and perfectly developed military unit. Legions of rome, the definitive history of every imperial roman.
The book places each legion in its theater of operation and against the enemy it fought. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion by stephen dandocollins. The complete history of every imperial roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force, by an awardwinning historian in this landmark publication, stephen dandocollins does what no other author has ever attempted to do. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion by stephen dandocollins 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Legions of the moon is a new historical fiction novel inspired by roman landmarks in lanchester and surrounding areas in co durham, england. Sound spine, joints and hinges, clean unmarked interior pages. Publius quinctilius varus, a roman politician, is summoned by the emperor, augustus caesar. Justin faces challenges with new men and unfamiliar officers and is thrust into a war with the picts and the brigantes in a final battle. This pioneering account gathers together the stories of each and every individual legion, telling the tales of their triumphs and defeats as they policed the empire and enlarged its borders.
Legions of rome is definitely mustread for all roman history fanatics. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion hardcover july 3, 2012by stephen dandocollins. The definitive history of every imperial roman legion by stephen dandocollins overview the complete history of every imperial roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force, by an awardwinning historian. Men such as titus flavius virilis, still serving as a centurion at the age of 70. Stephen dandocollins is an awardwinning military historian with numerous highly praised books on ancient history ranging from imperial rome to the american west to australia, some of which include legions of rome and caesars legion. A bit dense in places but a good read for anyone with an interest in roman or military history. Richards has produced a superb historical novel that takes the reader into the marching units of the roman legions and into the cold and wet dark forests of germany some 2000 years ago. The author explains from the individual soldier and sequentially walks you through the next echelon up to the legion. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Welcome to legions of rome antiquity warfare game at its finest. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Jamie kreiners book has a stunning range, from iceland to the islamic lands, showing how we cannot understand the medieval world at all unless we understand pigs.
Find out more about legions of the moon here release date 31st january 2020. The origins of the legions of pompey, caesar, augustus, vespasian, trajan and marcus aurelius go back to the roman republic of the fifth century bc. The prolific australian novelist and scholar dandocollins gives us a concise handbook to the legions of the imperial roman army. No book on roman history has attempted to do what stephen dandocollins does in legions of. The reader is introduced to the probable personalities of warriors, politicians, and those who practiced deceit. Read legions of rome the definitive history of every roman legion by stephen dandocollins available from rakuten kobo. Originally, there were just four roman legions legios i to iiii the legion number 4 was written as iiii, not iv. It has easy to process information about what you need to know about the legions, and it gives information on every single roman legion and every major battle they fought in.
The first covers the organization, equipment and operation of the roman army, primarily of the first, second and early third centuries. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading legions of rome. How ancient rome dealt with the barbarians at the gate. Wonderful book this book is about a young centurion named justin being posted to a legion in britain. Nov 24, 2014 i really love reading stories of ancient rome and the all conquering legions but, this book was the best of them all. In the name of caesar, lead us and rome to the glorious victory. Its a good addition to my collection of books, most of which contain facts and descriptions of the government, lifestyles, homes etc. Now is time to show them, whom this empire truly belongs. In the first part of the book, the author provides a detailed account of. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. Book covers all the roman wars and the liegons that fought in them.
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