Early Roman ArmiesThe early Romans were only one of a number of peoples that inhabited Iron Age central Italy. From the 8th to the 3rd century BC, the Romans undertook territorial expansion, and conflict with neighbouring tribes and cultures resulted in open war, most notably with the Samnites. Alliances sprang were created too - but the rise of Rome was unstoppable. This title covers the equipment, weaponry and dress of the early Romans, from the traditional foundation in 753 BC to the third century BC, where the dominance of Rome was beyond challenge. It also deals with developments in warfare, covering the early cavalry, the pre-hoplite army, the hoplite army and the manipular army. Etruscan, Latin, and Samnite warfare are also discussed. |
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| Title | Early Roman Armies Volume 283 of Men-at-arms series Volume 283 of Osprey Military Men-at-arms series Osprey military |
| Illustrated by | Richard Hook |
| Contributors | Nick Sekunda, Simon Northwood |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Osprey Publishing, 1995 |
| ISBN | 1855325136, 9781855325135 |
| Length | 48 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / Rome History / Military / General Technology & Engineering / Military Science |
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