Contains an introduction to what it was like to be Roman soldier, in simple text with illustrations, including information on armor, weapons, skills, and duties.
Presents an illustrated history of the Roman Army, including information about its composition, organization, training, methods, weapons, and campaigns.
Provides historical background and detailed information on the Roman soldier's training, duties, weapons, armor, equipment, rations, daily life, battle tactics, and military discipline.
the journal of Iliona of Mytilini, who was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Rome, AD 107
Platt, Richard
2009
Full of humor, excitement, and accurate historical detail, Roman Diary is the newest book in the acclaimed series that began with Castle diary, Pirate diary, and Egypitan diary. Join Iliona in AD 107 and experience the drama of the Roman Empire through her eyes.
Presents a graphic biography of Spartacus, and chronicles early Rome and the Roman Republic, Roman expansion, gladiators, and Spartacus's uprising which nearly brought down Rome.