The Military System Of The Romans (1887)

""The Military System of the Romans"" is a historical book written by Albert Harkness in 1887. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the military system of the ancient Roman Empire. It covers various aspects of the Roman military, including its organization, tactics, weapons, and campaigns. The author also delves into the social and political factors that influenced the development of the Roman military system. The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Roman military. The first chapter provides an overview of the Roman army and its evolution from the early Republic to the later Empire. The second chapter explores the organization of the Roman army, including its ranks, units, and command structure. The third chapter delves into the training and discipline of Roman soldiers.The fourth chapter discusses the weapons and equipment used by the Roman army, including swords, shields, and armor. The fifth chapter examines the tactics employed by the Roman army in battle, including the use of formations and strategies. The sixth chapter focuses on the role of the Roman navy in the Empire's military campaigns.The seventh chapter discusses the logistics of the Roman army, including its supply lines and transportation. The eighth chapter explores the role of the Roman military in the conquest and administration of the Empire. The ninth chapter examines the social and political factors that influenced the development of the Roman military system. The final chapter provides a conclusion and summary of the book's main themes.Overall, ""The Military System of the Romans"" is a comprehensive and detailed study of the ancient Roman military. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Roman history, military history, or ancient warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.