Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Men-at-arms) |
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 | Michael Simkins 'The Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine' was first published in the 1970's, which makes it a bit outdated, considering the numerous strides made in historical scholarship and archaeology since the book's publication.
As a result, much of the development of arms and armour during the third century 'crisis' seems to be absent from this book, as are the developments taking place in the Roman militray during the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine.
The contents of the book are also puzzling. Following a 4 page chronology of the history of the Empire during this period, the author then sets out on a tangent about Hadrian's Wall for about 12 pages. He discusses the building of the milecastles, the medical and funeral services and even the religious cults of the soldiers stationed there. I am not sure what this has to do with the late Roman army, and it seems as if the author was trying to use this section as filler, considering that there was not much information on ... read more.
Written by Michael Simkins.
Published 01 June 1979.
Published by Osprey Publishing.
rrp £9.50.
48 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 085045333X
ISBN-13: 9780850453331 | |
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