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Lucent Library of Historical Eras - The Roman Army: An Instrument of Power (Lucent Library of Historical Eras)
Lucent Library of Historical Eras The Roman Army An Instrument of Power - Lucent Library of Historical Eras Author:Don Nardo This fascinating study by a widely published scholar chronicles Rome's long series of conquests -- from the subjugation of its Italian neighbors, to the Punic Wars against Carthage, to the absorption of the Greek city-states and kingdoms, to Caesar's conquest of Gaul, to the acquisition of Britain. The story of these conquests is richly augment... more »ed by detailed descriptions and analyses of changing and evolving military weapons, armor, formations, tactics, and strategies.« less