Have you got what it takes to be a Roman soldier? Find out what is involved in fighting battles for one of the greatest empires of all time! This book will teach you what to do if you lose your sword in battle, how to attack a fort, and how to choose a position for your camp.

"In this general-interest book, historian Guy de la Bédoyère takes us into the day-to-day life of a soldier in the imperial Roman army. His compelling narrative draws on archaeological evidence and the words of Roman historians and of the soldiers themselves, especially through their religious dedications, tombstones, private letters, and graffiti. The result is a window on how the men, their wives, concubines, and children lived, whether in bleak...

"Reeling from his defeat at the hands of the Macedonians, Rome's furious General Flamininus gathers his legions for the final strike on King Philip's mighty phalanx. Both leaders know the victor will rule Greece and both armies will do everything in their power to claim the ultimate prize. Fightng on opposing sides, Felix and Demetrios think they have survived the worst of the campaign. But between vicious infighting, unruly locals and intense battle,...