Legions in Crisis

The Transformation of the Roman Soldier - 192 to 284

Nonfiction, History, Military, Pictorial, Ancient History, Rome, Strategy
Cover of the book Legions in Crisis by Paul Elliott, Fonthill Media
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Elliott ISBN: 1230001516821
Publisher: Fonthill Media Publication: January 22, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Paul Elliott
ISBN: 1230001516821
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Publication: January 22, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

The Roman Empire stumbled and almost fell in the 3rd century AD, weighed down by civil war, usurpers, invasion, plague and inflation. Rome teetered on the brink of disaster. Legions in Crisis looks at the crippling body blows inflicted on the Roman Empire during this 3rd century trauma. In particular it charts the changes that the legions underwent, sometimes by imperial decree, at other times through necessity. The idea of the legions as an unchangeable, undefeatable elite is challenged here as we see the army transformed along with its equipment and weaponry. The book begins by explaining how the changes in the period 200 300 first came about, moves on to look in detail at the legions and how they started to differ in organisation and weaponry to those of the past, then moves back to chart the bloody military history of the end of the 3rd century. Key events that shape our understanding are explained, including the rise of Septimius Severus, the fall of Dura Europus and the tough stance of the eastern queen, Zenobia. Discussion of artefacts, equipment, clothing and weaponry is enhanced through the experiments and reconstructions of the author who has specialized in the 3rd century Roman period.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Roman Empire stumbled and almost fell in the 3rd century AD, weighed down by civil war, usurpers, invasion, plague and inflation. Rome teetered on the brink of disaster. Legions in Crisis looks at the crippling body blows inflicted on the Roman Empire during this 3rd century trauma. In particular it charts the changes that the legions underwent, sometimes by imperial decree, at other times through necessity. The idea of the legions as an unchangeable, undefeatable elite is challenged here as we see the army transformed along with its equipment and weaponry. The book begins by explaining how the changes in the period 200 300 first came about, moves on to look in detail at the legions and how they started to differ in organisation and weaponry to those of the past, then moves back to chart the bloody military history of the end of the 3rd century. Key events that shape our understanding are explained, including the rise of Septimius Severus, the fall of Dura Europus and the tough stance of the eastern queen, Zenobia. Discussion of artefacts, equipment, clothing and weaponry is enhanced through the experiments and reconstructions of the author who has specialized in the 3rd century Roman period.

More books from Fonthill Media

Cover of the book Cults by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Henry VIII: The Evolution of a Reputation by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book New Jersey's Colonial Architecture Told in 100 Buildings by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Air Wars 1920-1939 by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Silver: The Spy Who Fooled the Nazis by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book St George and the Dragons by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Messerschmitt Bf 109 by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Mustang by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Blueprint for Victory by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Hawker Typhoon And Tempest by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book The Other Ninth Air Force by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book The Chamberlains by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Churchill and Stalin's Secret Agents by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Irish Aces of the RFC and the RAF in The First World War by Paul Elliott
Cover of the book Patrolling the Cold War Skies by Paul Elliott
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy