Roman Legionary AD 284-337 by Ross Cowan

Roman Legionary AD 284-337 by Ross Cowan

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The story of the Roman legionary during the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine the Great, covering the conflicts with the Persian Empire, Goths and Sarmatians.

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Roman Legionary AD 284-337 by Ross Cowan

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 title details 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.

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).

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ISBN 13 9781472806666
ISBN 10 1472806662
Title Roman Legionary AD 284-337
Author Ross Cowan
Series Warrior
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2015-04-20
Number of pages 64
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