by Rupert (Author), Rupert Matthews (Author)
This book which is part of a series tells us about different aspects of the lives of people of bygone times. In this particular volume it examines the role of the Roman army in controlling its vast empire and shows how the soldiers were far more than just fighting men. It describes the soldiers guarding the Roman Empire, from the South erncountries of the Mediterranean, as far north as Britain. They were trained to combat and were also skilled engineers and built bridges, roads and fortresses. He is author of titles in the "Great Disasters", "Great Mysteries" and "Lets Look At" series.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 31 May 1989
ISBN 10: 1852107766
ISBN 13: 9781852107765