The Complete Roman Army

My only complaint is the binding of the book, which does not appear suitable to rough use (such as being thrown in backpacks or bent during reading).


Excellent   December 19, 2003
 6 out of 9 found this review helpful

If you have room for only one book on the Roman army, this is it. Quality publication; interesting and informative text with excellent graphics. A joy to read and own.


If you could only buy one book about the Roman Army...   October 17, 2003
 6 out of 11 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful book about the Roman Army. I've read all of Goldsworthy's books and I can't wait for the next one.


Best Survey of Roman Army 750 B.C. to 400 A.D.   October 13, 2003
 29 out of 30 found this review helpful

For serious scholars and interested amateur historians alike, this is the one "must have" survey book on the Roman Army. Goldsworthy provides a comprehensive, insightful survey in this lavishly illustrated book. Using the best of recent historical reseach on the Roman Army, Goldsworthy presents the material in a comprehensive and easily accessible style. Starting with his summary of available historical sources, he provides fresh analysis of what contemporary historians know, don't know, and what remains conjecture regarding the Roman Army. The core of the book deals with evolution of the Roman Army during the main thematic periods; the Republican Army, the Professional Army of the first and second centuries A.D., and finally the Army of Late Antiquity. There are also two sections dealing the Army at War and the Life of the Roman Soldier. The book ends with a very useful bibliography. This book is the benchmark for surveys of the Roman Army and is likely to remain so for a long time. Do not hesitate to buy this book, it is well worth it!