Legionär in der römischen Armee

Conquering empires made easy! What legionaries need to know

How tall do I need to be to become a soldier in the Roman army? How do I wield a sword? How do I survive a campaign, and how should I behave when Rome honors my legion with a triumphal procession?

Career decisions should be well thought out: In this unique book about soldiers in ancient Rome, you will learn everything necessary for a successful military career in the Roman Empire!

• Witty and informative: Roman history presented vividly!

• 20 years of service: The journey from young recruit to well-deserved retirement

• Where the right connections can take you: Ranks in the Roman army

• The revenge of Roman bureaucracy: Dealing with deserters, slaves, and criminals

• How to avoid embarrassment in the heat of battle: The weapons of a legionary

Life as a soldier in ancient Rome: History can be this entertaining!

From appropriate clothing on the battlefield to weaponry and the differences between the legions: With this guide, you won't make any embarrassing mistakes even in the thick of battle! Learn how to fire a catapult and how to distinguish between Berbers and Picts – you will need this for your career in the Roman army.

Historian Philip Matyszak takes his readers on a journey through military history – a book that should not be missing from any marching pack!.