Rome & the sword : how warriors & weapons shaped Roman history / Simon James.

Author/creator James, Simon, 1957-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Thames & Hudson, 2011.
Description328 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Soldiers--Rome.
Military art and science--Rome.
Rome--Army.
Rome--History, Military.

Variant title Rome and the sword
Contents Forging the Roman sword -- Obsessed with victory -- 'Our weapons and armour' -- Deadly embraces -- Empire of the soldiers -- Swords of God.
Abstract A pathbreaking study that integrates military theory with the historical account to explain how the Roman armies functioned, triumphed, and ultimately failed.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011922630
ISBN9780500251829
ISBN0500251827