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Usborne Books (2004), Edition: Ill, Paperback, 48 pages
Description
This title aims to help children gain a real insight into the life of the Roman army and understand why it was so powerful. It takes a look at the realities the Romans faced, and covers protective body armour, helmets and shields, the tactics used in sieges, and the hardware of war machines.
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0902-80
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LibraryThing member Paul.Bentley
A solid, unpatronising summary of the western history of the world's longest-lived military institution.
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2003
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48 p.; 9.48 inches
ISBN
0794505910 / 9780794505912