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Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC - AD 378

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - Ancients (Up to 500 A.D.)

MSRP old price: $18.95


Product Info

Title
Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC - AD 378
Publisher
Category
Author
Duncan Campbell
Publish Year
2006
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394165
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR043
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR43

Description

From the reign of Augustus (27 BC–AD 14) onwards the Roman Army became a standing force with permanent fortresses distributed throughout the empire. These fortresses developed from the temporary fortifications of the legions on campaign into temporary wooden structures, before finally becoming more elaborate stone fortifications designed to stand the test of time. This book describes the development, design and construction of these fortresses throughout the length and breadth of the Empire. It also deals extensively with the experience of life within a typical fortress and covers the operational history of these fortifications throughout the whole of the imperial period.