Romans At War

Dive into the complexities of the Roman military with Dr. Simon Elliott's authoritative work, a comprehensive exploration of one of history's most formidable fighting forces. This captivating hardback, measuring 203 x 254 mm and featuring 368 pages, offers an in-depth analysis of the Roman military's evolution through its three crucial phases: the Republic, the Principate Empire, and the Dominate Empire. Discover how the Roman military projected power across vast territories, adeptly learning from setbacks, and utilizing grit to overcome significant challenges, such as those faced during the Second Punic War against the formidable Hannibal. This scholarly yet accessible book examines the tactical innovations that allowed the Romans to outpace their opponents, ensuring they remained a step ahead in warfare. Through detailed narratives and strategic assessments, readers will uncover the intricacies of Roman military campaigns, battle tactics, and engineering marvels that defined an era. Elliott's work also highlights the array of enemies confronted by the Roman Republic and Empire, providing a well-rounded understanding of their military history. Whether you're a history buff or a military enthusiast, this book is an essential resource for understanding the profound impact of the Roman military machine and its enduring legacy in the modern world.

Author: SImon Elliott Publisher: Casemate
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15-09-2020

The Roman military machine was preeminent in the ancient world, projecting power across the known world over a vast chronology, and an increasingly 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 instances of the Roman military on campaign and in battle, and of its engineering prowess. Finally, he investigates the many enemies faced by the Roman Republic and Empire. This all provides a firm structure to enable the reader to come to grips with this incredible military machine, one whose exploits still resonate in the world to this very day.