The Roman Soldier /
Watson, G. R.
The Roman Soldier / G. R. Watson. - New York : Cornell University Press, c1969. - 256 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Aspects of Greek and Roman life Aspects of Greek and Roman life. . - Aspects of Greek and Roman life (Ithaca, N.Y.) Aspects of Greek and Roman life. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction -- The recruit -- The soldier -- Conditions of service -- Religion and marriage -- The soldier in society.
"From the Mediterranean to the British Isles, from the Rhine to the North African desert, the Roman soldier carried his empire's banner to the furthest reaches of the known world. Much has been written about his commanders-men like Caesar, Scipio and Augustus-yet little has been revealed about the life of the individual soldier. The important work gives you a unique look at life in the Legions through the eyes of an ordinary legionary. With lively narrative, the author traces the life of a Roman recruit from induction to retirement. Here, you'll discover fascinating facts on enlistment, basic training, length of service, rewards and punishment, promotion and more. You'll learn how the Roman soldier spent his pay, what he wrote in his letters home and what he did after retirement. This is a classic work-and a must-have reference for students of ancient military history."--Jacket.
080140519X 9780801405198 0801493129 9780801493126
69011153
Soldiers--Rome.
U35 / .W35 1969b
355.100937 / WAT
The Roman Soldier / G. R. Watson. - New York : Cornell University Press, c1969. - 256 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Aspects of Greek and Roman life Aspects of Greek and Roman life. . - Aspects of Greek and Roman life (Ithaca, N.Y.) Aspects of Greek and Roman life. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction -- The recruit -- The soldier -- Conditions of service -- Religion and marriage -- The soldier in society.
"From the Mediterranean to the British Isles, from the Rhine to the North African desert, the Roman soldier carried his empire's banner to the furthest reaches of the known world. Much has been written about his commanders-men like Caesar, Scipio and Augustus-yet little has been revealed about the life of the individual soldier. The important work gives you a unique look at life in the Legions through the eyes of an ordinary legionary. With lively narrative, the author traces the life of a Roman recruit from induction to retirement. Here, you'll discover fascinating facts on enlistment, basic training, length of service, rewards and punishment, promotion and more. You'll learn how the Roman soldier spent his pay, what he wrote in his letters home and what he did after retirement. This is a classic work-and a must-have reference for students of ancient military history."--Jacket.
080140519X 9780801405198 0801493129 9780801493126
69011153
Soldiers--Rome.
U35 / .W35 1969b
355.100937 / WAT