Roman Legionary AD 284-337 :The age of Diocletian and Constantine the Great - Warrior
Roman Legionary AD 284-337 :The age of Diocletian and Constantine the Great - Warrior
paperback | English
Published:
20 April, 2015
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Description
Diocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system.
Under Constantine’s successors the legions were reduced in size and increasingly sidelined in favour of new units of elite auxilia, but between AD 284 and 337 the legions reigned supreme. The legionaries defeated all-comers and spearheaded a stunning Roman revival that humbled the Persian Empire and reduced the mighty Goths and Sarmatians to the status of vassals.
This is a detailed account of the equipment, background, training and combat experience of the men from all parts of the empire who made up the backbone of Rome’s legions in this pivotal period.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472806666 |
| ISBN10 | 1472806662 |
| Number Of Pages | 64 |
| Item Weight | 210 g |
| Product Dimensions | 180 x 244 x 4 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | paperback |
Author's Bio
Ross Cowan graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Ph.D. for research on the Praetorian Guard and Second Parthian Legion. Now a freelance writer and historian, Dr Cowan has published several books and numerous articles on all aspects of warfare in the Roman World.
Seán Ó’Brógáin lives and works in Donegal, Ireland. He has a BA (Hons) in scientific and natural history illustration from Blackpool and Fylde College (Lancaster University).