The Complete Roman Army draws on archaeology, ancient art and original documentary sources to present the most convincing picture ever published of the world's most famous fighting machine. Every aspect of the Roman army, from the daily lives of individual soldiers to the outcome of major campaigns, is explored in five accessible sections.

Originally published: 2003.

I. Republican Army -- Origins of the Roman Army -- 'Polybian' Legion -- Roman Navy -- Militia Army: Triumphs and Decline -- II. Professional Army -- Post-Marian Roman Army -- Army of the Principate -- Senatorial Officers under the Principate -- Equestrian Officers under the Principate -- Other Officers: The Centurionate and Below -- III. Life of a Roman Soldier -- Joining the Roman Army -- Daily Routine -- Rewards of Service -- Off Duty -- Religion -- After Service -- Equipment -- Peacetime Duties -- Frontiers -- IV. Army at War -- On Campaign -- Battle -- Siege -- V. Army of Late Antiquity -- Changes in the Late Roman Army -- Soldiers and Warfare in Late Antiquity.