Bibliograph

Ancient Roman war and weapons, Brian Williams ; [illustrated by Jeff Edwards]

Type

Label

Ancient Roman war and weapons, Brian Williams ; [illustrated by Jeff Edwards]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

3-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Roman war and weapons

Nature of contents

bibliography

resource.readingGradeLevel

5.8, Follett Library Resources

Responsibility statement

Brian Williams ; [illustrated by Jeff Edwards]

Summary

A color-illustrated overview of ancient Rome's military forces, weapons, and warring techniques. Includes a time line and a further-reading list

Table Of Contents

Who were the Romans? -- Warrior republic -- Wars of conquest -- Revolt of the slaves -- Imperial legions -- Special forces -- Cavalry -- The Roman soldier -- Armour and weapons -- On the march -- The army abroad -- The invaders -- Siege warfare -- Fortresses of Rome -- Guarding the frontiers -- Controlling the sea -- Rowing into battle -- Rome victorious -- Decline and fall of the Roman army

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Contributor