The Roman Soldier
- ISBN-10
- 0801493129
- ISBN-13
- 9780801493126
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 260
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1985
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Author
- George Ronald Watson
Description
Recreates the life and training of the rank-and-file soldier, from enlistment to discharge
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