Roman Legionary 109–58 BC

The Age of Marius, Sulla and Pompey the Great

Ross Cowan, Seán Ó’Brógáin

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Osprey Publishing
01 November 2017

History; Classical history & classical civilisation; Military history

Series: Warrior

The Roman centurion, holding the legionaries steady before the barbarian horde and then leading them forward to victory, was the heroic exemplar of the Roman world. This was thanks to the Marian reforms, which saw the centurion, although inferior in military rank and social class, superseding the tribune as the legion’s most important officer. This period of reform in the Roman Army is often overlooked, but the invincible armies that Julius Caesar led into Gaul were the refined products of 50 years of military reforms.

Using specially commissioned artwork and detailed battle reports, this new study examines the Roman legionary soldier at this crucial time in the history of the Roman Republic from its domination by Marius and Sulla to the beginning of the rise of Julius Caesar.

By: Ross Cowan
Illustrated by: Seán Ó’Brógáin
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 182
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
Weight: 217g
ISBN: 9781472825193
ISBN 10: 1472825195
Series: Warrior
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 November 2017
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Chronology Recruitment Training Appearance Equipment Conditions of service Belief and belonging On Campaign The experience of battle Aftermath Glossary Further reading, websites etc Index

Dr Ross Cowan is a British author and historian. He is a specialist in Roman warfare and makes occasional forays into Scottish military history. For more information, and examples of his work, please visit http://independent.academia.edu/RossCowan Sean O'Brogain lives and works in Donegal, Ireland. He has a BA (Hons) in Scientific and Natural History illustration from Lancaster University and has worked for a wide range of clients. These include Manchester University, An Post, the National Museum of Ireland, the Irish Office of Public Works, as well for a variety media companies, museums, councils, and private individuals.