THE ARMY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC: From the Regal Period to the Army of Julius Caesar

Traces the development of the Roman Republic's army from its foundation (having first set the context of their regal antecedents), down to the time of its most famous leader, Julius Caesar. The transition from clan-based forces, through the Servian levy, and the development of the manipular and cohortal legion is examined along with the associated weapons, tactics and operational capabilities. Discusses how the legions shaped up against the challenges of successive enemies from the Celts, Samnites, Carthaginians, and the hitherto-dominant Hellenistic armies based on the Macedonian-style pike phalanx.