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By 390 BC, the Roman army was in need of change, as Greek-style tactics of fighting with a heavy infantry phalanx were proving increasingly outdated. Yet by the end of the 3rd century BC, Rome's prestige was shattered by the genius of Hannibal of Carthage. This book reveals these two defining moments in Roman military history.

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The 'Saxon Shore' forts are among the most impressive surviving monuments of Roman Britain, although much about them remains a mystery. This book is concerned with the fundamental questions concerning the forts. Who built the military monuments, when, and why How did they operate, who garrisoned them, and for how long

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The Pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have almost taken on a mythical status. This book reveals the truth behind these myths and explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who were the might of Middle Kingdom Egypt.

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The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. This book explores the rise of the Huns and their development in terms of equipment, tactics and society, from their first attacks on the Goths to the death of the Emperor Justinian.

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The Imperial Army established by Augustus drew on the nomenclature and traditions of the late Roman Republic, but was revolutionary in its design. He decided to meet the military needs of the Empire from a standing, professional army. Military service became a career: enlistment was for 25 years, and men were sometimes retained even longer.

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In all the stories told by mankind, the tale of the siege of Troy is perhaps the greatest secular story ever told. This book reveals the literary, historical and archaeological records which make up the background to the tale of Troy and describes in detail its fortifications.