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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, by an award-winning historian
In this landmark publication, Stephen Dando-Collins does what no other author has ever attempted to do: provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, he covers every legion of Rome in rich detail. In the first part of the book, the author 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. Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, Legions of Rome is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike.
In this landmark publication, Stephen Dando-Collins does what no other author has ever attempted to do: provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, he covers every legion of Rome in rich detail. In the first part of the book, the author 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. Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, Legions of Rome is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike.
608 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2010
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About the author
Stephen Dando-Collins
50 books126 followersStephen Dando-Collins is the multi-award-winning author of 48 books. British reviewer, noted playwright Robin Hawdon, says that Dando-Collins is "the modern age's foremost dramatizer of Greek and Roman history," while American reviewer bestselling military author Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman has described Dando-Collins as "a literary giant." Considered an authority on the legions of ancient Rome, Dando-Collins has written ancient and modern history, children's novels, scientific nonfiction, and biographies. The bulk of his works deal with military history, ranging from Greek, Persian and Roman times to American, British and Australian 19th century history and World I and Word War II.
Many of his books have been translated into foreign languages including Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Russian, Albanian and Korean.
His most acclaimed book on the ancient military, 'LEGIONS OF ROME,' was the culmination of decades of research into Rome's imperial legions.
Dando-Collins aims to travel roads that others have not, unearthing new facts and opening new perspectives on often forgotten or overlooked people and aspects of history.
He has two new books in 2024: 'CAESAR VERSUS POMPEY: Determining Rome's Greatest General, Statesman & Nation-Builder,' (Turner, US), and 'THE BUNA SHOTS: The Amazing Story Behind Two Photographs that Changed the Course of World War Two,' (Australian Scholarly Publishing).
Many of his books have been translated into foreign languages including Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Russian, Albanian and Korean.
His most acclaimed book on the ancient military, 'LEGIONS OF ROME,' was the culmination of decades of research into Rome's imperial legions.
Dando-Collins aims to travel roads that others have not, unearthing new facts and opening new perspectives on often forgotten or overlooked people and aspects of history.
He has two new books in 2024: 'CAESAR VERSUS POMPEY: Determining Rome's Greatest General, Statesman & Nation-Builder,' (Turner, US), and 'THE BUNA SHOTS: The Amazing Story Behind Two Photographs that Changed the Course of World War Two,' (Australian Scholarly Publishing).
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October 12, 2012
Everything you could possibly want to know about the legions of imperial Rome is contained in this wonderfully complete and readable book. You can see the insignias on the shields of each legion and read its complete history from the time of Augustus to the fall of Rome. Major battles and campaigns are also described in a way that breathes life into the events of the past.
It always puzzled me as to why Rome would want to conquer Dacia, when the Empire's obvious natural border was the Danube. From this book it is evident that Rome coveted Dacia's rich gold mines, the wealth of Samizegethusa.
Because this book starts in the times of Augustus, when ancient Rome had already had all of the victories that created the Empire, and ends with the fall of Rome, the narrative has the feel of a great tragedy. Yes, there are many episodes of brilliant triumphs and victories, but inexorably the Empire weakens and finally collapses.
The book has been criticised because it does not contain copious footnotes in the way a more scholarly tome would. Given that the book is already 608 pages long, would another 300 pages of footnotes really added anything? This is a wonderful popular account, intelligent without being pedantic, and full of action and vibrant personalities.
It always puzzled me as to why Rome would want to conquer Dacia, when the Empire's obvious natural border was the Danube. From this book it is evident that Rome coveted Dacia's rich gold mines, the wealth of Samizegethusa.
Because this book starts in the times of Augustus, when ancient Rome had already had all of the victories that created the Empire, and ends with the fall of Rome, the narrative has the feel of a great tragedy. Yes, there are many episodes of brilliant triumphs and victories, but inexorably the Empire weakens and finally collapses.
The book has been criticised because it does not contain copious footnotes in the way a more scholarly tome would. Given that the book is already 608 pages long, would another 300 pages of footnotes really added anything? This is a wonderful popular account, intelligent without being pedantic, and full of action and vibrant personalities.
January 4, 2021
Another essential book for novelists writing about the Roman Empire and particularly the Roman army. Detailed listing of each legion, known postings and commanders, and other useful detail.
June 28, 2025
Dando-Collins is able to write an excellently concise and informative book on the Roman Legions. I definitely learned a lot and enjoyed the look on Roman military history. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to research ancient battle tactics and as to why the Roman legions were so effective.
August 16, 2021
The definitive resource for Rome's legions, this book may not be perfect in every aspect, but is a must have for anyone with interest in the Roman army. Perhaps its greatest resource is the section where each legion's history is provided in a simple to interpret format.
December 17, 2014
Legions of Rome leave little for critism. I only have two critiques. One it is very detailed. Two it is only in regard to the legions. The detial is exceelent with regard to the legions, but frequently an event or personality is mentioned and there is not much detail, as these do not have much to do with the legions. However they are still mentioned and are still interesting. I found myself using Google and Wikipedia as frequent companions while I read this book.
If you want a book which contians the complete history, organizational structure, and notbale leaders of the legion, all in great detial. This book is for you. If you are looking for a quick, fun, less studious read, do not buy this book. This book is for a professional of some sort who has a broad interest in the subject matter. If you are not sure if you would like this kind of thing but are interested in Roman histoy, get a different book before this one.
If you want a book which contians the complete history, organizational structure, and notbale leaders of the legion, all in great detial. This book is for you. If you are looking for a quick, fun, less studious read, do not buy this book. This book is for a professional of some sort who has a broad interest in the subject matter. If you are not sure if you would like this kind of thing but are interested in Roman histoy, get a different book before this one.
July 7, 2015
Completo y complejo, aborda la historia COMPLETA de las legiones romanas, desde su creación hasta la caída del imperio romano, escrita con rigor histórico es tal vez el libro donde se aborda con mayor detalle toda la historia de las legiones, el único inconveniente es que no es un libro ameno y su lectura puede volverse tremendamente lenta y pesada. Leer únicamente si es mucho el interés de esta historia que contada de una manera más amena habrían hecho de este libro perfecto.
November 4, 2019
Wonderful book
This book traces the history of every legion of Rome from her beginning to the last sack of Rome in the 5th century AD. Every legion’s shield is pictured and the weapons that they used is discussed. A fantastic book for everyone to read.
This book traces the history of every legion of Rome from her beginning to the last sack of Rome in the 5th century AD. Every legion’s shield is pictured and the weapons that they used is discussed. A fantastic book for everyone to read.
February 28, 2019
O livro é dividido em três partes: The Men – falando quem eram os soldados, como se alistavam, quais roupas, equipamentos e armamentos utilizavam e uma breve descrição das várias hierarquias do exército romano; The Legions – descrevendo a organização das legiões, como marchavam e construíam acampamentos, a artilharia e os equipamentos de cerco utilizados, além de tópicos para cada uma das dezenas de legiões, com época de fundação, emblema, campanhas de destaque e uma breve história da trajetória da legião; e, The Battles – descrevendo dezenas das principais batalhas do período imperial, de 29 A.E.C na campanha contra os Citas a 410 C.E quando os Visigodos saquearam Roma.
O autor tem um texto muito claro e objetivo, sempre colocando as referências das informações e comentando as fontes. A separação em partes e capítulos, além de ordem cronológica para as batalhas e ordem de numeração para as legiões deixou a leitura muito bem dividida e organizada.
A edição física do livro é recheada de imagens (as fotos que aparecem no corpo do texto não estão presentes no ebook, apenas os emblemas das legiões e as fotografias da seção de fotos). Além do título de cada tópico (que é roxo) penas a seção de fotos em papel fotográfico é em cores, as outras imagens são em preto e branco. O livro é mais largo que o padrão, com aproximadamente 24 cm de altura por 19 cm de largura.
Obra bem completa, com um conteúdo riquíssimo, sendo um ótimo material para futuras consultas (o texto é muito bem estruturado, o que facilita achar um tópico específico). Recomendadíssimo para os interessados na parte militar do Império Romano.
O autor tem um texto muito claro e objetivo, sempre colocando as referências das informações e comentando as fontes. A separação em partes e capítulos, além de ordem cronológica para as batalhas e ordem de numeração para as legiões deixou a leitura muito bem dividida e organizada.
A edição física do livro é recheada de imagens (as fotos que aparecem no corpo do texto não estão presentes no ebook, apenas os emblemas das legiões e as fotografias da seção de fotos). Além do título de cada tópico (que é roxo) penas a seção de fotos em papel fotográfico é em cores, as outras imagens são em preto e branco. O livro é mais largo que o padrão, com aproximadamente 24 cm de altura por 19 cm de largura.
Obra bem completa, com um conteúdo riquíssimo, sendo um ótimo material para futuras consultas (o texto é muito bem estruturado, o que facilita achar um tópico específico). Recomendadíssimo para os interessados na parte militar do Império Romano.
July 11, 2024
📍Aquest és un assaig que només recomanaria a persones que el món romá i en concret l’apartat bèl·lic del món romá, els fascini. Perquè tracta única i exclusivament de guerres, conquestes i evidentment també, de derrotes.
📍És un llibre de més de vuit-centes pàgines amb molta densitat, tant de dades com de narracions bel-liqües, que cal llegir amb tranquil·litat i sense presses perquè pot arribar a aclaparar. Estaria dividit en tres parts, a la primera se’ns detalla tota la jerarquia dins la legió, indumentària, armes i tots els escalafons i rangs militars. A la segona se’ns explica molt detalladament cada legió que va existir des d’època republicana fins al baix imperi, origen, armes, qui la va fundar, simbologia, batalles i desaparició. I finalment a la tercera, que és la més extensa, totes les batalles des de l’inici imperial fins a la caiguda de Roma.
📍El més sorprenent de tot, tal com se’ns relata al final del llibre en una breu meditació, és que Roma trigues tant en caure, veient totes les batalles que va lliurar, com de boixos i descuidats van ser molts dels seus emperadors, i la immensa quantitat d’invasors disposats a conquerir-la.
📍Roma i el seu imperi, es van fonamentar en les conquestes i el poder militar de les seves legions. Mentre van ser abundants, disciplinades i poderoses, Roma va ser la nació més influent, poderosa i dominant. Quan les legions van començar a perdre efectius, disciplina i mancança de generals carismàtics, Roma va estar sentenciada i finalment va caure, després de cinc-cents anys d’imperi i més de mil dos-cents anys des de la seva fundació al 753 aC.
“A Roma se li van acabar els bons generals, i amb ells, se li va acabar també el seu temps”
📍És un llibre de més de vuit-centes pàgines amb molta densitat, tant de dades com de narracions bel-liqües, que cal llegir amb tranquil·litat i sense presses perquè pot arribar a aclaparar. Estaria dividit en tres parts, a la primera se’ns detalla tota la jerarquia dins la legió, indumentària, armes i tots els escalafons i rangs militars. A la segona se’ns explica molt detalladament cada legió que va existir des d’època republicana fins al baix imperi, origen, armes, qui la va fundar, simbologia, batalles i desaparició. I finalment a la tercera, que és la més extensa, totes les batalles des de l’inici imperial fins a la caiguda de Roma.
📍El més sorprenent de tot, tal com se’ns relata al final del llibre en una breu meditació, és que Roma trigues tant en caure, veient totes les batalles que va lliurar, com de boixos i descuidats van ser molts dels seus emperadors, i la immensa quantitat d’invasors disposats a conquerir-la.
📍Roma i el seu imperi, es van fonamentar en les conquestes i el poder militar de les seves legions. Mentre van ser abundants, disciplinades i poderoses, Roma va ser la nació més influent, poderosa i dominant. Quan les legions van començar a perdre efectius, disciplina i mancança de generals carismàtics, Roma va estar sentenciada i finalment va caure, després de cinc-cents anys d’imperi i més de mil dos-cents anys des de la seva fundació al 753 aC.
“A Roma se li van acabar els bons generals, i amb ells, se li va acabar també el seu temps”
April 4, 2018
Este es el típico libro del que uno espera mucho y luego se queda en nada.
El autor no es historiador y eso se nota en el discurso y en la forma de construir el libro.
La primera parte de la obra nos cuenta la estructura del Ejército Romano, la segunda la Historia de las Batallas. La primera parte es cuanto menos sencillla, breve y directa, propia de un escritor profesional. La segunda parte, la Hª Militar, el grueso de la obra, no es más ni menos que una sucesión de corta pegas de autores clásicos, de tal modo que uno no sabe si está leyendo a Tácito o al propio autor. Entiendo que el proceso es ambicioso y difícil, pero no deja de ser una Historia evenemencial de las Legiones Romanas, no profundiza en el porqué de los cambios tanto en el ejército como en la Historia Militar. Se queda corto o explica con detalle (corta pega) otros hechos históricos. Se nota que el autor no sabe hacer Historia ni inscribir Historia.
Si te interesa una Historia de las Legiones en plan batallitas del abuelo es tu libro. Si buscas profundidad, rigor histórico, análisis,...buscaté otro título por que en este no lo vas a encontrar.
El autor no es historiador y eso se nota en el discurso y en la forma de construir el libro.
La primera parte de la obra nos cuenta la estructura del Ejército Romano, la segunda la Historia de las Batallas. La primera parte es cuanto menos sencillla, breve y directa, propia de un escritor profesional. La segunda parte, la Hª Militar, el grueso de la obra, no es más ni menos que una sucesión de corta pegas de autores clásicos, de tal modo que uno no sabe si está leyendo a Tácito o al propio autor. Entiendo que el proceso es ambicioso y difícil, pero no deja de ser una Historia evenemencial de las Legiones Romanas, no profundiza en el porqué de los cambios tanto en el ejército como en la Historia Militar. Se queda corto o explica con detalle (corta pega) otros hechos históricos. Se nota que el autor no sabe hacer Historia ni inscribir Historia.
Si te interesa una Historia de las Legiones en plan batallitas del abuelo es tu libro. Si buscas profundidad, rigor histórico, análisis,...buscaté otro título por que en este no lo vas a encontrar.
July 6, 2021
Wowsers. Definitive history is right. This is required reading for anyone with an intense interest in Roman military history, particularly of the Imperial period. And I do mean intense. Dando-Collins' thoroughness is amazing. I don't think I've read a book on Roman history that was more fully fleshed out by its sources and the archeological record. And his writing style isn't dry by any means. His descriptions of the battles and the people involved felt so tangible compared to the detachment I often feel in some history writing. Great read!
July 11, 2018
A superb read, quite self explanatory, a book covering the many Legions of Rome and their most noteworthy battles up until the sacking of Rome by Alaric.
A bit dense in places but a good read for anyone with an interest in Roman or Military History.
A bit worth revisiting from time to time, I know I will certainly re-read parts of it for further study.
A good book to dip in and out of.
A bit dense in places but a good read for anyone with an interest in Roman or Military History.
A bit worth revisiting from time to time, I know I will certainly re-read parts of it for further study.
A good book to dip in and out of.
January 31, 2022
Great Book on the Roman Army
Really great detail on the history of the Roman military machine. The rank and file were masterful soldiers, the leadership, emperors and generals were the weak link , combined with constant barbarian incursions and civil wars which caused the Roman Army to end up a hollow shell and incapable of performing their duty.
Really great detail on the history of the Roman military machine. The rank and file were masterful soldiers, the leadership, emperors and generals were the weak link , combined with constant barbarian incursions and civil wars which caused the Roman Army to end up a hollow shell and incapable of performing their duty.
July 26, 2023
El libro es muy completo con respecto a las legiones romanas, eso sí al final se hace muy denso pienso que es mas un libro para recurrir de consulta que de lectura, ya que cuando de adentras en las batallas son tantos datos dispersos entre épocas que es muy fácil perderse.
Lo recimiendo sabiendo que no es una novela sino un libro que habla de la historia de las legiones.
Lo recimiendo sabiendo que no es una novela sino un libro que habla de la historia de las legiones.
June 23, 2017
There certainly is a lot of information contained within this large text about Roman legions. Prior to my purchase of the book I actually didn't realize at first the very telling word in the title "Imperial" was intended to mean that any republican legions and battles during the debatable golden years of the Republic are thus excluded entirely from the book. I suppose that's more my fault for not realizing it prior to the purchase so at face value the book achieves what it sets out to do.
The first ~200 pages or so are a general "about the legions" and so are filled up by general summaries of the disposition of a typical legion or a brief history of a particular legion. The remaining ~400 pages is a war history of what the legions were doing from the time of Augustus to the sacking of Rome.
While the book is very informative, I got exceedingly bored with it after the first 450 pages or so as it reads mostly like a textbook. During the years from Augustus to Commodus, most Roman history that brings context to the wars described are excluded almost completely. Often in his history narrative there might be 30-50 year gaps where there might have been 4 emperors in between that timeframe that get a simple one liner or better yet are excluded completely only to jump right into a major 20 year war with no understanding of how the war started in the first place. However, from Caracalla onward and toward the civil war shadowed years, the focus switches completely to the civil wars and not the battles of which the legions partook even when it is entirely unclear which legions even took part in these civil wars. The takeaway here is that the objective of this history is inconsistent from the first half to the second half. Honestly, the best authorship is really in the last 10 pages of the book describing the fall of Rome and why it happened, but I'm unsure whether those last minute notes redeem the entire section.
The good: The book is very informative despite a few glossed over points during editing.
The bad: The history that constitutes 2/3 of the book is inconsistent with its telling.
The ugly: It reads like a textbook. After a while, it gets incredibly boring.
To be clear, it isn't a bad book. There is a lot to be gained by reading it. But there's a lot more to be forgotten by non-experts.
The first ~200 pages or so are a general "about the legions" and so are filled up by general summaries of the disposition of a typical legion or a brief history of a particular legion. The remaining ~400 pages is a war history of what the legions were doing from the time of Augustus to the sacking of Rome.
While the book is very informative, I got exceedingly bored with it after the first 450 pages or so as it reads mostly like a textbook. During the years from Augustus to Commodus, most Roman history that brings context to the wars described are excluded almost completely. Often in his history narrative there might be 30-50 year gaps where there might have been 4 emperors in between that timeframe that get a simple one liner or better yet are excluded completely only to jump right into a major 20 year war with no understanding of how the war started in the first place. However, from Caracalla onward and toward the civil war shadowed years, the focus switches completely to the civil wars and not the battles of which the legions partook even when it is entirely unclear which legions even took part in these civil wars. The takeaway here is that the objective of this history is inconsistent from the first half to the second half. Honestly, the best authorship is really in the last 10 pages of the book describing the fall of Rome and why it happened, but I'm unsure whether those last minute notes redeem the entire section.
The good: The book is very informative despite a few glossed over points during editing.
The bad: The history that constitutes 2/3 of the book is inconsistent with its telling.
The ugly: It reads like a textbook. After a while, it gets incredibly boring.
To be clear, it isn't a bad book. There is a lot to be gained by reading it. But there's a lot more to be forgotten by non-experts.
July 30, 2017
If you're a history buff, and you have a thing for the Roman way of fighting, this is the book for you. A definitive history of just about every Roman legion known. A nice writing style, a great set of graphics; just the thing to add to your History pile.
July 19, 2021
Very good book on the legions
Excellent study of the Roman legions, which should be required reading by our military leaders, especially the comments about why and how the legions went soft.
Excellent study of the Roman legions, which should be required reading by our military leaders, especially the comments about why and how the legions went soft.
December 29, 2021
Thoroughly awesome
The most definitive history of the Roman Legions from their inception to the fall of Rome. Anyone with an interest in the Legions will find this book addictive and informative,
The most definitive history of the Roman Legions from their inception to the fall of Rome. Anyone with an interest in the Legions will find this book addictive and informative,
January 25, 2023
Undoubtedly one of the coolest books I’ve read. The history of each individual legion is extremely cool and I love the way the book structures the different segments of Roman History. Certainly satisfying to read and learn! Highly recommended.
May 14, 2017
Well detailed, an easy read compared to many other works and very interesting. A worthy addition on any history/military shelf.
August 2, 2020
The initial part was really har to read, with the hisyory and no comnection among the writing, but then the rest of the book is just great
January 23, 2021
Good book especially if you're interested about Roman legions
June 10, 2021
Fascinating. You really go on a journey
November 4, 2021
This book, I read centuries ago, prior to the fall of Rome; there can be only one.
December 29, 2021
This book sparked my love of Ancient Rome and changed my life.
December 26, 2022
Excellent review of all the Roman legions from the republican era to the empire.
February 19, 2023
Extremely well written book explaining everything I ever wanted to know about the imperial roman legions and more.
July 22, 2023
Easy high level read
The material is high level and comfortable to read. Gives a good overview of significant events. Good starter for those uninitiated.
The material is high level and comfortable to read. Gives a good overview of significant events. Good starter for those uninitiated.
April 25, 2024
Superb reference about the Roman Legions, legion by individual legion.
A valuable reference for the Roman history enthusiast
A valuable reference for the Roman history enthusiast
September 1, 2015
Legions Of Rome is definitely must-read for all Roman history fanatics. What the book does is go into the very depths of not just the Roman legion as a whole, but every Roman legion to exist. The whole book is divided into three parts, the first third being dedicated to the way the legion worked and waged war, the second being dedicated to over viewing every Roman legion to exist and the third being the famous battles throughout the existence of the Roman Republic and Empire.
----In Depth Breakdown of the book ahead----
The first third of the book goes into the intricacies of the armor every legionnaire wore, the weaponry that was utilized by not just the individual soldier but the legion as a whole used (ex. siege weaponry, early artillery, etc.). This first third is definitely rewarding as from a standpoint of a person who has read many books on the Roman legion, I personally learned a chunk of knowledge I had not known before.
The second third definitely takes up the most room in the book, as it goes into the facts of every legion, breaking down the wars each legion had taken part in, and their glorious victories and defeats. it also went into why their names were given to them and what even the symbols on the shields meant. This part personally took me a while, but was worth it. Though I did not retain the memory of what exactly every legion did, but it did give me enough information that I am now familiar with the basics of legions.
The third and final part of the book has been dedicated to famous battles and wars that shaped the Roman legion(s). This, personally, was the hardest part for me to get through, as having read many Rome related books and articles, made most of the knowledge a repetition of facts. Though those who have not had too much of an in depth study of the Roman wars will definitely find this part beneficial.
----In Depth Breakdown over----
Overall, I give this book a borderline 4/5. This book really did help the reader understand a lot of the information in relatively a few pages (605 to be exact). Though I do want to eventually re-read this as the re-read value is definitely a 5. The only downsides were the occasional dry spot in the last third of the book. In the end, I do say it is a must buy, as stated early. I would highly recommend to any striving historian like myself.
----In Depth Breakdown of the book ahead----
The first third of the book goes into the intricacies of the armor every legionnaire wore, the weaponry that was utilized by not just the individual soldier but the legion as a whole used (ex. siege weaponry, early artillery, etc.). This first third is definitely rewarding as from a standpoint of a person who has read many books on the Roman legion, I personally learned a chunk of knowledge I had not known before.
The second third definitely takes up the most room in the book, as it goes into the facts of every legion, breaking down the wars each legion had taken part in, and their glorious victories and defeats. it also went into why their names were given to them and what even the symbols on the shields meant. This part personally took me a while, but was worth it. Though I did not retain the memory of what exactly every legion did, but it did give me enough information that I am now familiar with the basics of legions.
The third and final part of the book has been dedicated to famous battles and wars that shaped the Roman legion(s). This, personally, was the hardest part for me to get through, as having read many Rome related books and articles, made most of the knowledge a repetition of facts. Though those who have not had too much of an in depth study of the Roman wars will definitely find this part beneficial.
----In Depth Breakdown over----
Overall, I give this book a borderline 4/5. This book really did help the reader understand a lot of the information in relatively a few pages (605 to be exact). Though I do want to eventually re-read this as the re-read value is definitely a 5. The only downsides were the occasional dry spot in the last third of the book. In the end, I do say it is a must buy, as stated early. I would highly recommend to any striving historian like myself.
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