title: Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual
author:  Philip Matyszak 
description: A fascinating little handbook of serious scholarship and irrepressible wit, <em>Legionary</em> vividly illuminates military life in ancient Rome.<br /> - <strong><em>Boston Sunday Globe</em></strong><br /><br />A very useful introduction to military practice in the late First Century.<br /> - <strong><em>New York Military Affairs Symposium</em></strong><br /><br />Highly informative and readable volume lays out in detail the high honor and great risk of defending Rome as a foot soldier. The author knows his subject thoroughly and presents it with flare, a touch of humor, and authority. The many illustrations, including 16 color plates, add measurably to the enjoyment of the book. Will more than satisfy.<br /> - <strong><em>School Library Journal</em></strong><br /><br />usually checked out for a school project, but students report reading the entire book for pleasure after the fact.<br /> - <strong><em>School Library Journal</em></strong>
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  Table of Contents
  
  
  [Title Page](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_tp_r1.html)
  
  
  [Copyright Page](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_cop_r1.html)
  
  
  [Dedication](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_ded_r1.html)
  
  
  [Acknowledgements](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_ack_r1.html)
  
  
    
  
  
  [CHAPTER ONE](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c01_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER TWO](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c02_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER THREE](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c03_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER FOUR](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c04_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER FIVE](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c05_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER SIX](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c06_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER SEVEN](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c07_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER EIGHT](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c08_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER NINE](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c09_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER TEN](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c10_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER ELEVEN](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c11_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER TWELVE](mccu_9780441016037_oeb_c12_r1.html)
  
  
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