The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an emperor. As the main body of troops in Rome, they were the emperor's instrument to discourage plotting and rebellion and to crush unrest. The emperor's most immediate line of defence, they could also be his most deadly enemies. This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Numerous illustrations vividly depict the uniforms and weaponry of this elite fighting unit.
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Dr Boris Rankov was born in 1954 and studied Classics and Ancient History at Oxford, where he also wrote his doctoral thesis on Roman military staff officers. He has held a Research Fellowship at Oxford and lectureships in the United States and Western Australia. While at Oxford, he rowed in six winning Boat Race crews and has, since 1988, been one of the rowing masters on the reconstructed Greek trireme Olympias. He is joint author of a forthcoming study on Roman military intelliegence, and is currently Lecturer in Ancient History at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London. Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 30 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.
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Da: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustratore). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_440183051
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Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Hook, Richard (illustratore). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1855323613I3N00
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Hook, Richard (illustratore). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1855323613I4N00
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Da: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustratore). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_472069180
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Da: My Dead Aunt's Books, Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustratore). Unmarked trade paperback. Codice articolo 082571
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Da: Sessions Book Sales, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustratore). Reprint. 64 pages. Illustrated. Size: 7.25 x 9.75. Ancient Rome--Military. Codice articolo 77670
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Da: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustratore). First Edition. Text unmarked. The wrapper shows some light handling. Cover artwork different from item shown. 8vo. 64pp. Codice articolo CHAPe50
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Da: Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABAA, ILAB), Bordentown, NJ, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Hook, Richard (illustratore). First Edition. Softcover in glossy, illustrated covers. 64 pp. Bibliography. Illustrated with black and white photographs and full color full page colour plates. Detailed info on the uniforms and insignia of the Praetorian Guard. Fine, crisp copy. Codice articolo E14873B
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Da: Manchester By The Book, Manchester-By-the-Sea, MA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustratore). No markings. Codice articolo 4200180
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Da: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
Wraps. Condizione: Very Good+. Richard Hook (illustratore). Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner worn with some small dents and scratches. 64p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" -9 3/4 " Tall. Paper Back. Codice articolo EW1105
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