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By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781473898769
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2018
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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This book provides a survey of the Roman warrior.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781472825193
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2017
UK Publication Date: 30th November 2017
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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A detailed study of the men who manned the legions in a crucial period in the history of Ancient Rome.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781472806666
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2012
UK Publication Date: 20th April 2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Diocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system. 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.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781841766010
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Between 161 and 244 the Roman legions were involved in wars and battles on a scale not seen since the late Republic. Legions were destroyed in battle, disbanded for mutiny and formed to wage wars. This volume explores the experience of the imperial legionary, concentrating on Legio II Parthica.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781472813817
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2016
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Seventeen hundred years ago, the emperor Constantine marched on Rome to free Italy from the tyrant Maxentius and reunify the complete Roman Empire. The defining moment of the campaign was the battle of the Milvian Bridge. This illustrated book examines how Maxentius' poor choice of battleground was to ultimately doom his army to defeat.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781846031847
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781782009252
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2014
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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From the civil wars of the Late Republic to Constantine's reunification of the Empire, corps of guardsmen were at the heart of every Roman army. This title details the nature of these units, their organization and operational successes and failures from their origins in the late Republic through to their struggle against Constantine the Great.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781841766003
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This title provides a behind the scenes look at all aspects of daily life for Roman legionaries, using centurion M. Caelius as an example of the typical legionary. It looks at training, weaponry and tactics.


(Paperback)

By: Ross Cowan

ISBN: 9781780965871
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2013
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Between AD 69 and 161 the composition of the Roman legions was transformed. Italians were almost entirely replaced by provincial recruits, men for whom Latin was at best a second language, and yet the 'Roman-ness' of these Germans, Spaniards, fostered in isolated fortresses on the frontiers, was incredibly strong. This title deals with this topic.