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Gladius: The World Of The Roman Soldier
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Gladius Delivers A Stunning Groundlevel Recreation Of What It Was Like To Be A Soldier In The Fighting Force That Made The Roman Empire.Empire.The Roman Army Was The Greatest Fighting Machine In The Ancient World. More Than That, It Was The Single Largest Organization In Western Antiquity, Taking In Members From All Classes, From Senators To Freed Slaves. The Roman Empire Depended On Its Army Not Just To Win Its Wars, Defend Its Frontiers, And Control The Seas, But To Act As The Very Engine Of The State.In Gladius, Guy De La Bdoyre Takes Us Straight To The Heart Of What It Meant To Be A Part Of The Roman Army. Rather Than A History Of The Army Itself, Or A Guide To Military Organization And Fighting Methods, This Book Is A Groundlevel Recreation Of What It Was Like To Be A Soldier In The Army That Made The Empire. Surveying Numerous Aspects Of Life In The Roman Army Between 264 Bce And 337 Ce, Gladiusthe Latin Word For Sworddraws Not Only On The Words Of Famed Roman Historians, But Also Those Of The Soldiers Themselves, As Recorded In Their Religious Dedications, Tombstones, And Even Private Letters And Graffiti. Gladius Reveals The Everyday Life Of These Soldiers And Their Families, Whether Stationed In A Bleak Frontier Garrison In Britain Or North Africa, Tasked With Guarding The Emperor In Rome, Fighting On Foreign Battlefields, Mutinying Over Pay, Marching In Triumph, Throwing Their Weight Around On City Streets, Or Enjoying Esteem In Honorable Retirement.By Illuminating The History Of One Organization That Reflected All Corners Of The Roman World, Gladius Gives Us A Portrait Of An Ancient Society That Is Unprecedented In Both Its Broad Sweep And Gritty Intimacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Gladius: The World of the Roman Soldier'? A: The book focuses on the everyday life of soldiers in the Roman army, providing a ground-level recreation of their experiences between 264 BCE and 337 CE.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Gladius'? A: The author of 'Gladius: The World of the Roman Soldier' is Guy de la Bédoyère.
- Q: When was 'Gladius' published? A: 'Gladius: The World of the Roman Soldier' was published on December 4, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Gladius'? A: 'Gladius: The World of the Roman Soldier' contains a total of 526 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Gladius' is available? A: The available edition of 'Gladius' is the First Edition.
- Q: Is 'Gladius' a suitable book for those interested in military history? A: Yes, 'Gladius' is suitable for readers interested in military history as it explores the life and experiences of Roman soldiers in detail.
- Q: Does 'Gladius' include primary source material? A: Yes, 'Gladius' includes words from Roman historians and accounts from soldiers found in religious dedications, tombstones, and private letters.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Gladius'? A: 'Gladius' explores themes such as military life, social structure within the army, and the impact of the Roman army on society.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Gladius'? A: The title 'Gladius' refers to the Latin word for 'sword', symbolizing the weapon used by Roman soldiers and the central theme of military life.