Caesar's Legion: The Epic Saga Of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion And The Armies Of Rome - Brossura

Dando-Collins, Stephen

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ISBN 10: 0471686131 ISBN 13: 9780471686132

Casa editrice: Turner Pub Co, 2004

Riassunto

"A unique and splendidly researched story, following the trials and triumphs of Julius Caesar's Legio X-arguably the most famous legion of its day-from its activation to the slogging battle of Munda and from Thapsus, Caesar's tactical masterpiece, to the grim siege of the Jewish fortress of Masada. More than a mere unit account, it incorporates the history of Rome and the Roman army at the height of their power and gory glory. Many military historians consider Caesar's legions the world's most efficient infantry before the arrival of gunpowder. This book shows why. Written in readable, popular style, Caesar's Legion is a must for military buffs and anyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization."
—T. R. Fehrenbach, author of This Kind of War, Lone Star, and Comanches

Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion as he follows Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes of the Empire. This unprecedented regimental history reveals countless previously unknown details about Roman military practices, Caesar's conduct as a commander and his relationships with officers and legionaries, and the daily routine and discipline of the Legion. From penetrating insights into the mind of history's greatest general to a grunt's-eye view of the gruesome realities of war in the Classical Age, this unique and riveting true account sets a new standard of exellence and detail to which all authors of ancient military history will now aspire.

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L'autore:

STEPHEN DANDO-COLLINS is the author of Nero?s Killing Machine: The True Story of Rome?s Remarkable 14th Legion (Wiley). He is an Australian-born researcher, editor, and author who has spent the last three decades identifying and studying the individual legions of the Roman army of the late Republic and the empire of the Caesars.

Product Description:

Military history at its best the story of Julius Caesar's most famous legion In this thoroughly researched regimental history, Stephen Dando--Collins brings to life the celebrated 10th Legion a unit that Julius Caesar formed in 61 b.c. From the conquest of Gaul and the civil war against Pompey to the a.d. 70 siege of Jerusalem and then Masada, we get a close--up view of the 10th's astounding string of victories and a fascinating look at the lives of ordinary Roman soldiers. "A unique and splendidly researched story...Written in readable, popular style, Caesar's Legion is a must for military buffs and anyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization." T. R. Fehrenbach, author of This Kind of War, Lone Star, and Comanches Stephen Dando--Collins is an Australian--born researcher, editor, and author who has spent the last three decades identifying and studying Roman legions of the late republic and empire.

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• Editore: Turner Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0471686131
• ISBN 13: 9780471686132
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 336