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245 Illustrations, 107 in colour

Drawing on archaeology, ancient art and original documentary sources this comprehensive volume presents the most convincing picture ever published of the world’s most famous fighting machine.

The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were never again to be equalled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today. Including over 200 illustrations, this book fully describes these achievements and analyses several key battles, and their famous commanders. It is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army, but the citizen’s militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers’ daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat.

The Republican Army considers the earliest armies, offensive and defensive equipment, the creation of the Roman navy, and the militia army that conquered the Mediterranean.
The Professional Army describes the reforms under Marius and his successors and the creation of the new legionary structure that lasted till the end of the Empire.
The Life of a Roman Soldier looks in detail at all aspects, from recruitment and daily routine – barracks life, training, parades, diet, discipline, medical care – to equipment and frontier and off-duty life.
The Army at War reveals how the army operated on campaign and in battle, from grand tactics to hand-to-hand combat and siege warfare.
The Army of Late Antiquity examines the reorganization after the defeats of the 3rd century and the bitter struggles to maintain the Empire in the 4th century.

The Complete Roman Army Contents

Introduction
A Brief Survey of Roman History
Chronology of Rome’s Wars
Map: The Rise of the Roman Empire

I The Republican Army
The Origins of the Roman Army
The ‘Polybian’ Legion
The Roman Navy
The Militia Army: Triumphs and Decline

II The Professional Army
The Post-Marian Roman Army
The Army of the Principate
Senatorial Officers
Equestrian Officers
The Centurionate and Below

III The Life of a Roman Soldier
Joining the Roman Army
Daily Routine
The Rewards of Service
Off Duty
Religion
After Service
Equipment
Peacetime Duties
Frontiers

IV The Army at War
On Campaign
Battle
Siege

V The Army of Late Antiquity
Changes in the Late Roman Army
Soldiers and Warfare in Late Antiquity

Glossary
Further Reading
Illustration Credits
Acknowledgments
Index

About the Author
Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford University. His publications include The Roman Army at War: 100 BC-AD 200