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The Roman Imperial Centuria |
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Ancient Warfare magazine will soon publish its 2010 Special, entitled 'Core of the legion: the Roman imperial centuria.' This 84-page Special issue will feature lots of photos, original artwork and high quality contributions. Orders placed before June 15 cost €10.95, worldwide shipping included. Order it here. The contents of this Special issue are as follows: - Paul McDonnell-Staff, 'Core of the legion - Historical introduction' - Jona Lendering, 'Hadrian and his soldiers - The Lambaesis Inscription' - Duncan B. Campbell, 'Backbone of the legions - Some centurions and their careers'
- Graham Sumner, 'The centurio from Colchester - Reconstructing Marcus Favonius Facilis' - Philip Matyszak, 'Learning on the job and in camp - Training the centuria' - Ross Cowan, 'The centuria in battle - Tactical organisation and combat' - Michael J. Taylor, 'Records on bark, sherds and papyrus - Small unit administration in the Roman army' - Christian Koepfer, 'Keeping the legionaries clothed and fed - Logistics of the centuria' - Graham Sumner, 'Dressed for the occasion - three legionaries brought to life' - Michael C. Bishop, 'Keeping the weapons - Acquisition, ownership and storage' - Michael Thomas, 'With bodies completely protected - Roman armour of the 1st-2nd centuries AD' - Suggestions for museums
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