Research Catalog

Title

Army of the Roman emperors : archaeology and history / Thomas Fischer ; with contributions by Ronald Bockius, Dietrich Boschung, and Thomas Schmidts ; translated by M. C. Bishop.

Author

Fischer, Thomas, 1949-

Publication

Oxford ; Havertown, PA : Oxbow Books, 2019.

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Additional Authors

• Bockius, Ronald
• Boschung, Dietrich
• Schmidts, Thomas, 1965-
• Bishop, M. C.

Description

xxxix, 416 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color); 29 cm

Summary

Compared to modern standard, the Roman army of the imperial era was surprisingly small. However, when assessed in terms of their various tasks, they by far outstrip modern armies - acting not only as an armed power of the state in external and internal conflicts, but also carrying out functions which nowadays are performed by police, local government, customs and tax authorities, as well as constructing roads, ships, and buildings.0With this opulent volume, Thomas Fischer presents a comprehensive and unique exploration of the Roman military of the imperial era. With over 600 illustrations, the costumes, weapons and equipment of the Roman army are explored in detail using archaeological finds dating from the late Republic to Late Antiquity, and from all over the Roman Empire. The buildings and fortifications associated with the Roman army are also discussed. By comparing conflicts, border security, weaponry and artefacts, the development of the army through time is traced.0This work is intended for experts as well as to readers with a general interest in Roman history. It is also a treasure-trove for re-enactment groups, as it puts many common perceptions of the weaponry, equipment and dress of the Roman army to the test.

Subjects

• Rome > Army
• Military art and science > Rome
• Military history
• Rome (Empire)
• Armed Forces
• Rome > History, Military

Genre/Form

Military history.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 374-397) and index.

Contents

Introduction -- Part I: Iconographic sources for the Roman military / by Dietrich Boschung -- Part II: General remarks on the Roman army -- Part III: Costumes, weapons, and equipment of the army from original archaeological finds -- Part IV: The buildings of the Roman army -- Part V: The development periods of Roman military history -- Part VI: The Roman navy -- End matter.

Call Number

JFF 19-2607

ISBN

• 1789251842
• 9781789251845

OCLC

1049609867

Author

Fischer, Thomas, 1949- author.

Title

Army of the Roman emperors : archaeology and history / Thomas Fischer ; with contributions by Ronald Bockius, Dietrich Boschung, and Thomas Schmidts ; translated by M. C. Bishop.

Publisher

Oxford ; Havertown, PA : Oxbow Books, 2019.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 374-397) and index.

Added Author

Bockius, Ronald, contributor.

Boschung, Dietrich, contributor.

Schmidts, Thomas, 1965- contributor.

Bishop, M. C., translator.

Research Call Number

JFF 19-2607