Legionary. The Roman Soldier's: The Roman Soldier’s (Unofficial) Manual - Softcover

Your Emperor needs you! The year is ad 100 and Rome stands supreme and unconquerable, from the desert sands of Mesopotamia to the misty highlands of Caledonia. But the might of Rome rests entirely on the shoulders of the legionaries, who stand strong against the barbarian hordes, pushing back the frontiers of the empire. This book – a kind of ‘unofficial guide’ for the new recruit, and part of Thames & Hudson’s highly successful ‘Unofficial Manual’ series – tells you how to get in and get on in the legions, the best places to serve, life in camp, on campaign and in battle, and such things as how to stop your armour going rusty and how to storm a city. It will have immense appeal to all those who enjoy ancient history, but who want to be entertained at the same time.
Table of Contents

1. Joining the Roman Army · 2. The Prospective Recruit’s Good Legion Guide · 3. Alternative Military Careers · 4. Legionary Kit and Equipment · 5. Training, Discipline and Ranks · 6. People Who Will Want to Kill You · 7. Life in Camp · 8. On Campaign · 9. How to Storm a City · 10. Battle · 11. Aftermath

Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.