Roman Legionary 58 BC–AD 69

Ross Cowan, Angus McBride

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Osprey
20 May 2012

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military life & institutions

Series: Warrior

The period 31 BC-AD 43 saw the greatest expansion of the Roman Empire. In 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the battle of Actium and remodelled the semi-professional Roman army into a permanent force of 28 legions. Octavian became the first emperor (Augustus) and under his leadership the legions conquered northern Spain, all Europe south of the Danube line and Germany west of the Elbe. The legionaries exemplified the heroic culture of the Roman world and this title takes a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, training, weaponry and tactics, including the bloody massacre of the Teutoberg forest.

By: Ross Cowan
Illustrated by: Angus McBride
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 71
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781841766003
ISBN 10: 1841766003
Series: Warrior
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
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

Ross Cowan is a research student at the University of Glasgow where he was recently awarded a PhD for a thesis on the Roman army entitled 'Aspects of the Severan Field Army AD 193-238'. The major themes of the thesis are the organisation of the Prateorian Guard and Legio II Parthica, their recruitment, numbers and equipment. Ross also completed his first degree at Glasgow. In 1999 he was elected a fellow of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland.