On 2009-02-09 Michael K. Smith, Gonzales, Louisiana wrote: This is one of Osprey´s ´Men-at-Arms´ series of generally pretty good pictorial guides to historical military arms and uniforms, and while it´s useful for the student of Roman expansionism, it does have a few problems. While no information is given about the author´s qualifications, it´s evident that he´s a professional maker of museum-quality reproductions of arms and armor. Assuming his work is accurate, this means the reader can examine photos of new, undamaged helmets, cuirasses, and infantry swords, as well as the usual artwork depicting fully equipped soldiers of the period. But it also seems to be assumed that the reader will be as familiar with the jargon as the author is, which is unlikely to be the case -- especially for students. The text is generally well-written, with detailed descriptions and references to archaeological finds, but a glossary is badly needed to explain the meaning of such terms as splice-block, chape, baldrick, palmette, and phalerae. It would also have been useful, in captioning the color plates, to describe briefly the functions of the signifer and aquilifer.. And summed up by saying Not one of the best in this generally first-rate series. Currently Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan (Men at Arms Series 46) has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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Osprey Publishing claimed Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment. Men-at-Arms 283, 291 and 46 are also available in a single volume special edition as ‘Caesar’s Legions’.
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