num_pages: 48
description: In the second century A.D., there was only one unstoppable power in the world--the Roman Army.The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires on history. Charged with controlling and protecting the empire's territory and subjects, the Roman army was a massive, disciplined, and fearsome fighting force. From the rise of the Roman Empire until its decline and fall, its vast holdings were conquered, absorbed, and ultimately defended by legions of professional paid soldiers. At the height of their power, no tribe, no nation could stand in their way. This is their story.
language: English
title: The Roman Army: The Legendary Soldiers Who Created an Empire
titlecomplete: The Roman Army: The Legendary Soldiers Who Created an Empire
genres: History, Childrens, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 28
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: NCTE Orbis Pictus Award
publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers