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was a really interesting work of nonfiction which explores the evolution of the Roman army from when it was the Republic, to when it became the Principate with Caesars and then the army during Late Antiquity.
It is interesting that much was continued throughout these ages, including much of the attitude as well as tactics, but at the same time the manner the force evolved is also fascinating.


Adrian Goldsworthy breaks this down in a brilliant and engaging way, With the amount of content, it would have been easy to have long dry segments going into detail about certain aspects of the army, Adrian Goldsworthy does not fall into that trap, brilliantly mixing up discussion of equipment, with history, conjecture and little stories about Ancient Rome which really adds a nice splice of reality and vivid detail.


Full to Come This is likely to be the best overview of the Roman army out there, Goldsworthys book, like most of what he has written, is very accessible to a nonacademic reader and packs a great deal of what is available about the Roman Army.
The book discusses its evolution throughout the ages, from the militia soldiers that fought Hannibal, passing by the professional soldiers that followed Caesar into Gaul culminating in the armies that fought the Barbarian Invasions in Late Antiquity.


The author relies on an extensive number of sources, including a vast array of archeological evidence lists, grave inscriptions, monument details, letters, buildings etc which contribute to a more wholesome perception of how the army was organized and how the soldiers and commanders thought.
One gets both a topdown view on how the army operated considering the perspective of the commanders and a bottomup perspective of the daily life of soldiers, I particularly liked how Goldsworthy emphasizes on what there is still no consensus like the overall grand strategy of the Roman state and on what there is simply not enough evidence to form a coherent picture like the rank and promotion structure.


To support all this there is a vast collection of pictures, illustrations, and frameworks throughout the book, which I cannot emphasize enough how helpful they are in making the theme more palpable.
The paperback edition is printed in very highquality paper as well, which enhances the experience, A small drawback is that the book puts a lot of emphasis on the army of the Principate period, so if you are looking for more details on how the army was structured in the early republican times or in Late Antiquity maybe you will need to look elsewhere.
However, Im not entirely sure as how much of this focus is simply because we have more evidence for the army structure during this period, Overall, this is a great resource for anyone interested in the topic,
A good solid general history of the Roman Army, Short history of Rome, how the Army developed through the years, daytoday life of the soldiers, command structure and charts of a few of the most important battles, Sincewhen it was published, I'm sure archaeologists and scholars have 'dug up' pun intended more and possibly more accurate information, There was not enough on the Late Imperial army to suit me onlypp, I had a couple of questions the book did not answer so I might want something a little more comprehensive, The index was barely adequate, The photos, drawings, and diagrams were fantastic! Livro conta com papel de altíssima gramatura,ilustrações, sendocoloridas, exibindo esquemas, mapas, fotos de achados arqueológicos e muitas partes da Coluna de Trajano e da Muralha de Adriano.


Adrian Goldsworthy examina os exércitos da República, do início e do final da era imperial, detalhando as táticas, formações, técnicas de batalha, assim como equipamentos e estruturas de defesa e combate.


Ótima leitura, conteúdo riquíssimo, recomendadíssimo para os interessados no sistema militar romano,
Wonderful book. Clear pictures and information, though I would only recommend it to avid Roman adherents, I admit I am a history geek, Roman history, especially on the Roman military, happens to be one of my fave go to topics, Adrian Goldsworthy is one of my fave authors to read when it comes to the history of Rome, I find his books incredibly informative and easy to read, This book did not disappoint! I found it engaging from start to finish, I was able to learn more in depth about the Roman army, I am now looking for my next Adrian Goldsworthy book to read next! Fantastic, I learned quite a bit from this one, An ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone wanting to write or study Roman Military History, The detail is extraordinary, the facts always stand up when cross referenced, It's superbly written, so even if you are a relative novice which I was when I first read its easy enough to read and engrossing from start to finish.

Four years after I first read it cover to cover there is barely a writing session that goes by when I don't feel the need to pick it up and just double check a fact.

Would also like to give a shout out for the illustrations which are brilliant, and really help to bring to life the words in black an white, Highly recommend! very informative and does have outstanding pictures one of those book that u can go back to for references Een blik in het dagelijkse leven van een Romeinse legionair: hoe hij leefde, wat hij deed wanneer er geen militaire dreiging was, wie zijn oversten waren.
Het boek is geïllustreerd, vaak met foto's van reenactors, Het hoofdstuk over het late WestRomeinse Keizerrijk is zeer summier, Beter hierover inzake militaire strategie "The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire" van Edward Luttwak te lezen, Adrian Goldsworthy, along with Robin Lane Fox, is the greatest history writer we have on the Ancients and the number one Roman History writer in the world, In this work, he gives us a complete breakdown on the Roman Army throughout its centuries in operation, What I found most important about this book was that Goldsworthy tells us what we actually know to be factual and informs us when we are just guessing, I was surprised how much we actually do not know and, in particular, how much is based off the depictions in one single monument: Trajan's column,

A great book for those passionate about military history or ancient warfare, Vähän liikaa Valittujen palojen tyyliä, mutta silti, This is a wonderful book with a lot of useful information in it, Its a must have for any ancient world collection, Here you will find what truly made Rome an empire, Tactics and weapons that transformed soldiers into an army when war was up front, personal and barbaric, Much more fascinating than any silliness conjured up by the “Star Wars” lackeys, Great illustrations. To anyone who's interested in roman military or warfare in classical antiquity, The book is not too long and yet covers broadly aspects of military life in Rome, not just battles but equipment, leadership, camps, tactics and morale, One must appreciate just how many times Goldsworthy admits that this here "fact" is something to dispute or there isn't even a clue how something actually worked or was used.
Although the book has plenty of images and is very well written, it also offers some insight just how hard it is to research history of the antiquity, Even though it's a book for everyone, it somewhat lures you into the research side of history rather than just reading what and where, Excellent book to have if you have or plan to read other Goldsworthy's books like Punic Wars or For the Rome,

The book is mainly focused on the professional armies of the Principate especially on the land warfare, Although naval warfare of the Punic Wars from Republic Era is somewhat covered, it's totally neglected in later pages, The Dominate era gets only aroundpages at the end of the book,

Also I would recommend this to anyone interested in writing a fantasy book that has some sort of medieval/antiquity type warfare in it, Another excellent history book.

I've always been fascinated with Rome, and reading some more on its fascinating, brutal and superhighlyefficient ways nevert hurts, This books treats us to some eight centuries of progress in the organization, tactics and weaponry of the Roman army, spanning the three distinct periods: the Republic, the Empire, and the sortof postImperial late antiquity decline.


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Romans left a lot of records and archeology behind, so there's a lot to tell, too, The book goes into vivid detail describing the political, economic and environmental conditions that drove the Romans into creating the best military force till about the industrial era,

In the Republic, soldiers were basically feudal retainers, but they were all citizens, and Romans did not use slaves, not even on their galleys, They had smaller legions, they used other nations for cavalry support, and they slowed developed their unstoppable infantry formation, with the pillum and the shield as their primary weapons.
Adrian also treats us to a number of famous, epic battles of this period, most notably the war against the wheatrich Carthage,

The Empire is all about the power on all levels, The old ways of the Republic were no longer sufficient to sustain the growth and the expansion, so emperors instigated major changes, The legions became bigger, the old levy method was replaced with a professional system that drew its ranks from the commoners rather than richer citizens of the past, and new ranks were introduced to support the army stricture.
Even so, senators still meddled a lot in the army's way, and knowing the right people helped get promotions, Again, we learn about some notable battles of this time, including a few famous defeats in Germany and the revolt in Judea,

Late antiquity tells the story of the decline in every way, Units got smaller, cavalry got more focus, and what remains behind the ruins of the Western Empire is the chieftainandhisbuddies system that would dominate the dark ages till the ressurection of the feudal system with Charlemagne.
And so it goes in circles, We learn more about the escapades in the east, the war against the Persians, the improvements in the weaponry and armor, and the general loss of focus through civil wars.
Christianity is mentioned, but it does seem to have had any impact on the army,

Regardless of the specific era, the Roman army was an amazing institution, Soldiers had dog tags, every activity was logged in detail, and discipline was severe, The fighting methods and the march in silence are just awesome, The Roman army never really had real opponents save for the last century or so, It was always morally and tactically superior,

The service was long, but it came with perks, Legionnaires were not just fighters, they were craftsmen and engineers, and they did everything the army needed, Soldiers also invested money in tombstones, as it was important to be noted after death, We also learn about families and how this worked as soldiers were barred from marrying,

There's a lot more in the book, including biographies of great commanders, the importance and status of the centurion, unit flags, names and slogans, peacetime activities, fortifications and their purpose, sieges, combat tactics, the auxiliary units, the inclusion of different nations and people within the military ranks, and more.


This is a very varied, colorful book, with lots of great drawings and photographs of archeological sites, quotes, speeches from emperors, intrigue and scheming, detailed descriptions of armor suites and weapons, and logistics.
While the focus is on the army, it actually tells a compelling story of a society behind the army, the fine balance betweent the civil and military power, and how Rome managed to conquer the old world with such a small but elite force of professionals.


Well worth its time, Highly recommended.

Igor A very well written, complete yet concise, account of the Roman army, Good illustrations, balanced perspectives Adrian Goldsworthy has penned a gem, "The Complete Roman Army" is not only quite readable but serves as an excellent reference book for anyone wishing for a complete picture of the Roman Army,

It is broken into five parts, The first, "The Republican Army" traces the origins of the Roman Legions when Rome was a young Republic, Starting with hoplite traditions, the citizensoldiers of the Republican Armies were able to score dramatic victories against foes such as Carthage,

The second section, "The Professional Army" covers the reforms of Gaius Marius Julius Caesar's uncle to the legions whence they were called "Marius' Mules" and moves on to the Legions of the Principate or Imperial.


The third section "The Life of a Roman Soldier" covers a myriad of topics from how to join a legion to the equipment and daily life of a Legionnaire.


The fourth, "The Army at War" covers how the Romans conducted battles, campaigns and sieges,

The fifth, and last, section covers "The Army of Late Antiquity" and shows the various changes that occurred during the disintegration of the Empire and how the polyglot Legions of the time operated.


Full of fascinating information, chock full of great illustrations and pictures and some rather unique historical footnotes such as how a Roman artillery piece known as the carroballistae, during the siege of Jerusalem, was able to hit a pregnant woman, which tore her apart and flung her unborn child "some distance away".
Um okay then

A great addition to my library and one that anyone with an interest in the Roman Legions should own, Highly Recommended.

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