Legion: life in the Roman army
von Abdy, Richard
44,01 €
Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
Seitenzahl: 320 Seiten
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.1970
Verlag: British Museum Press
gefunden bei Amazon
Zum Shop
Beschreibung
Legion: life in the Roman army
Legion: life in the Roman army von Abdy, Richard im Online-Buchhandel:
Legion: life in the Roman army
von Abdy, Richard
44,01 €
gefunden bei Amazon Marketplace
Legion: life in the Roman army
Legion: life in the Roman army
Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe, Seitenzahl: 320 Seiten
Zur Online-Buchhandlung von
Amazon Marketplace
Amazon Marketplace
Legion: life in the Roman army
54,99 €
gefunden bei buecher
The Roman army has been immortalised in heroic art and screen epics, but what was life really like for...
The Roman army has been immortalised in heroic art and screen epics, but what was life really like for an ordinary soldier? 'Everything the best history books can be: erudite, entertaining and eloquent.' - Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories 'Splendidly direct, clear and jargon free... You are unlikely to find a clearer or more comprehensive account' - Classics for All This book tells the story of everyday life in the army - including the experiences of women and enslaved people - through a range of rare objects and testimonies. These include letters from Apion and Terentianus, young Egyptian soldiers writing home to their families; the tombstone of 4-year-old Vacia, a touching reminder of the presence of children near forts; the remains of a soldier found at Herculaneum, killed in the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79; and a board game played by soldiers in their spare time. Human experiences are set within the context of the first three centuries of the common era, widely recognised as the Roman army's heyday. During this period, forces were split into legions of citizen-only troops and auxiliary units of non-citizen troops, with the latter offered a chance at citizenship and social advancement after around 25 years of service. As well as describing the social forces behind the army, this book addresses its violent reality for civilians and troops - battle tactics, weaponry and the risk for convicted soldiers of becoming amphitheatre entertainment are all explored. Travelling from the deserts of North Africa to the freezing climes of Scotland, and moving from the gruesome life of a medic to loving correspondence between friends, readers gain a vivid picture of life in the Roman army, with all the spectacular and ordinary experiences it involved. Praise for the British Museum Legion: life in the Roman army exhibition The Times ***** Telegraph ***** Guardian ***** Evening Standard **** Time Out ****
Verlag: British Museum Press
Zur Online-Buchhandlung von
buecher
buecher
Bewerte das Buch
- Habe ich gelesen
- Möchte ich noch lesen
- Lieblingsbücher
- Wunschliste
Weitere Bücher von Abdy, Richard
Aktuelle Bestseller des Verlags British Museum Press
-730839169.jpg "Haiku: The British Museum (Gift Books)")
-von-Sonja-Marzinzik-69943237.jpg "The Sutton Hoo Helmet: Britisch Museum Objects in Focus (British Museum Objects in Focus)")
The Sutton Hoo Helmet: Britisch Museum Objects in Focus (British Museum Objects in Focus)
von Marzinzik, Sonja
Taschenbuch
gefunden bei Amazon
6,50 €
Zum Shop
How To Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A step-by-step guide to teach yourself
von Collier, Mark
Gebundene Ausgabe
gefunden bei Amazon
18,69 €
Zum Shop
Explore the Parthenon: An Ancient Greek Temple and its Sculptures
von Jenkins, Ian
Taschenbuch
gefunden bei Amazon Marketplace
6,00 €
Zum Shop
Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece
von Fraser, James
Gebundene Ausgabe
gefunden bei Amazon
36,60 €
Zum Shop
