LEGIONS OF ROME: The Definitive History of Every Imperial Roman Legion

The complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force. Part one provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid, and how they were motivated and punished. Part two examines the histories of all the legions that served Rome for three hundred years starting in 30 BC. The book's final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions. Contains more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans.