Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1)

31 BC–AD 195

Author: Raffaele D’Amato and Raffaele Ruggeri Series: Men-at-Arms

Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1)

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The first in a mini series of books that studies the actual units stationed in each Roman province, reconstructing their appearance from the latest archaeological and documentary evidence that is interesting to modellers, wargamers, re-enactors, and the wide audience of all those interested in the Roman Army.

At its height the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, maintained by an army of modest size but great diversity. This title investigates how Roman Army units in the Western provinces were equipped, exploring the local influences and traditions that caused the variations in attire.

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At its height the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, maintained by an army of modest size but great diversity. In popular culture these soldiers are often portrayed in a generic fashion,but continuing research indicates significant variations in Roman armour and equipment not only between different legions and the provincially-raised auxiliary cohorts that made up half of the army, but also between different regions within the empire. With reference to the latest archaeological and documentary evidence Dr D'Amato investigates how Roman Army units in the Western provinces were equipped, exploring the local influences and traditions that caused the variations in attire.

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“"If you can't find some food for great figure modeling in this publication, you're simply not trying. Highly recommended." - IPMS”

"If you can't find some food for great figure modeling in this publication, you're simply not trying. Highly recommended." --IPMS

About the Author

Dr Raffaele D’Amato is an experienced Turin-based researcher of the ancient and medieval military worlds. After achieving his first PhD in Romano-Byzantine Law, and having collaborated with the University of Athens, he gained a second doctorate in Roman military archaeology. He currently works as vice-head of the Laboratory of the Danubian Provinces at the University of Ferrara, under Professor Livio Zerbini.Raffaele Ruggeri was born in Bologna where he works and lives with his wife. After studying at the Fine Arts Academy he worked in several areas of graphics and design before deciding to devote himself to illustration. He has long been interested in military history and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey, specializing in African subjects.