Inside the Roman Legions: The Soldier's Experience 264-107 Bce by Milne, Kathryn

Inside the Roman Legions: The Soldier's Experience 264-107 Bce

Takes the career of Spurius Ligustinus, detailed by the Roman historian Livy, as a focus, giving a...
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Author: Kathryn Milne
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Language: English
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Inside the Roman Legions: The Soldier's Experience 264-107 Bce by Milne, Kathryn

Inside the Roman Legions: The Soldier's Experience 264-107 Bce

BD$63.81

Inside the Roman Legions: The Soldier's Experience 264-107 Bce

BD$63.81
Author: Kathryn Milne
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Takes the career of Spurius Ligustinus, detailed by the Roman historian Livy, as a focus, giving a very human and empathetic approachability to the author's lucid and thorough analysis.

Inside the Roman Legions aims to tell the story of the Roman soldier through a holistic, empathetic examination of what the experience of military service in the Middle Republic was really like. It traces real examples of soldiers described in the ancient sources to reveal how they travelled, how they were organized and what campaign objectives they faced. Specifically, the author follows the ordinary soldier Spurius Ligustinus, whose life is related by the historian Livy, as an example, detailing the experiences of his career. The book begins by discussing the young future soldier's background and what military values were conveyed to him through the prevailing culture of the time. It then follows him through a range of potential experiences, examining camp conditions and training with various types of weapons and armour, and proceeds to take the reader through the experience of fighting in a pitched battle step by step. It also addresses experiences that only some soldiers would have had, such as escaping a total defeat, deserting, or being subject to unusual punishments. Throughout, the focus of the book is on how the individual might be shaped by the experiences as they are described.

Author: Kathryn Milne
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Published: 06/16/2024
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781399070669

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