The Military System Of The Romans (1887)

By Albert Harkness

Book Overview

""The Military System of the Romans"" is a book written by Albert Harkness and published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the military organization and tactics of the ancient Romans. It covers the period from the early Roman Republic to the fall of the Western Roman Empire, examining the evolution of the Roman army and the factors that contributed to its success.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Roman military system. These include the organization of the army, the training of soldiers, the role of officers and commanders, the use of cavalry and infantry, and the development of siege warfare.Harkness draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and modern scholarship, to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of the Roman military. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the tactics and strategies used by the Romans.Overall, ""The Military System of the Romans"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient military history, Roman history, or military strategy and tactics. It provides a thorough and engaging exploration of one of the most successful military forces in history and sheds light on the factors that contributed to its dominance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104918692
• ISBN13: 9781104918699
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"