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Caesar's Legion : The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome
de Dando-Collins, Stephen
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Very Good in As New dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0471095702
- ISBN 13
- 9780471095705
- Librería
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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Sobre este artículo
NY: John Wiley & Sons. Very Good in As New dust jacket. 2002. 1st Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. 0471095702 . Publisher's full red cloth, gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with maps. "A unique and splendidly researched story, following the trials and triumphs of Julius Caesar' s Legio X - arguably the most famous legion of its day - from its activation to the slogging battle of Munda and from Thapsus, Caesar' s tactical masterpiece, to the grim siege of the Jewish fortress of Masada. More than a mere unit account, it incorporates the history of Rome and the Roman army at the height of their power and glory. Many military historians consider Caesar' s legions the world's most efficient infantry before the arrival of gunpowder. This book shows why. Written in readable, popular style, Caesar' s Legion is a must for military buffs andanyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization.". A few highlighted passages and one marginal note, else as new; otherwise unmarked, tight, square, and clean. The unclipped dust jacket is in virtually perfect condition. VERY GOOD/FINE. . Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. xvi, 320 pp .
Sinopsis
"A unique and splendidly researched story, following the trials and triumphs of Julius Caesar's Legio X-arguably the most famous legion of its day-from its activation to the slogging battle of Munda and from Thapsus, Caesar's tactical masterpiece, to the grim siege of the Jewish fortress of Masada. More than a mere unit account, it incorporates the history of Rome and the Roman army at the height of their power and gory glory. Many military historians consider Caesar's legions the world's most efficient infantry before the arrival of gunpowder. This book shows why. Written in readable, popular style, Caesar's Legion is a must for military buffs and anyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization." --T. R. Fehrenbach, author of This Kind of War, Lone Star, and Comanches Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion as he follows Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes...
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Detalles
- Librería
- Round Table Books, LLC
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 28974
- Título
- Caesar's Legion : The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome
- Autor
- Dando-Collins, Stephen
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Hard Cover
- Estado del libro
- Nuevo
- Edición
- 1st Edition. First Printing
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- ISBN 10
- 0471095702
- ISBN 13
- 9780471095705
- Editorial
- John Wiley & Sons
- Lugar de publicación
- NY
- Fecha de publicación
- 2002
- Palabras clave
- 0471095702, Caius Julius Caesar, Roman History, Roman Army, Tenth Legion, Military History
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Sobre el vendedor
Round Table Books, LLC
Miembro de Biblio desde 2008
Palatine, Illinois
Sobre Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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