Roman Centurions 753-31 BC
Subtitle: the kingdom and the Age of Consuls
By: Raffaele D'Amato ; illustrated by Giuseppe Rava
Contributors: Rava, Giuseppe, 1963-
Series: Men-at-arms -- 470; Men-at-arms series -- 470.
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; Long Island City, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781849085410
Subjects: Ancient Military history; Army; Soldiers; Military History; Military art and science; History
Other titles: Kingdom and the Age of Consuls
Description: "A perennially popular topic the ancient world continues to yield incredibly rich archaeological finds. Based on years of detailed research, Dr Raffaele D'Amato now presents a new history on the dress and equipment of Roman Centurions from the Roman kingdom to the height of the Republic. In addition, thanks to his detailed research amongst Roman gravestones, the book also includes several reconstructions of actual named individuals and two lavish scenes showing combat between two Centurions and a Triumphal procession." --Publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The age of the kings; title: The early consular period; title: The late consular period; title: Career and status; title: Duties and service; title: Arms and equipment; title: Defensive equipment; title: Clothing and distinctions.