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Core of the Legion: The Roman Imperial Centuria (Paperback)

2010 Ancient Warfare Special Edition

Ancient History

Imprint: Karwansaray Publishers
Pages: 82
Illustrations: 58
ISBN: 9789490258023
Published: 30th July 2010

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Ancient Warfare Special 2: 'Core of the Legion' examines the history, structure, and tactics of the centuria, a fundmanetal building block of the ancient Roman army. This special contains the following articles: - Paul McDonnell-Staff, 'Core of the legion - Historical introduction' - Jona Lendering, 'Hadrian and his soldiers - The Lambaesis Inscription' - Duncan B. Campbell, 'Backbone of the legions - Some centurions and their careers' - Graham Sumner, 'The centurio from Colchester - Reconstructing Marcus Favonius Facilis' - Philip Matyszak, 'Learning on the job and in camp - Training the centuria' - Ross Cowan, 'The centuria in battle - Tactical organisation and combat' - Michael J. Taylor, 'Records on bark, sherds and papyrus - Small unit administration in the Roman army' - Christian Koepfer, 'Keeping the legionaries clothed and fed - Logistics of the centuria' - Graham Sumner, 'Dressed for the occasion - three legionaries brought to life' - Michael C. Bishop, 'Keeping the weapons - Acquisition, ownership and storage' - Michael Thomas, 'With bodies completely protected - Roman armour of the 1st-2nd centuries AD' - Suggestions for museums

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