Ancient Rome

A Fourree Brockage of Hadrian

Relating to the Middle Empire (Adoptive Emperors) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Abbreviations on Roman Imperial Coins

Abbreviations on Roman Imperial Coins SC TRP IMP COS etc. [Coin Collecting]...

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Legion III Coins of Septimius Severus

Rome and Alexandria. Legionary coins of the Alexandria, Egypt, mint honor the North African Legion III Augusta which `freed` Egypt from the clutches of Pescennius Niger at the very end of 193 AD. A good percentage of the coins of Septimius issued at Rome by this time were the Legionary standards type with legends honoring each of the legions that s...

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Septimius Severus

Relating to the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Nero A.D. 54-68

Relating to the Early Empire (12 Caesars) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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Antoninus Pius Caesar - The politics of succession on coins

Relating to the Middle Empire (Adoptive Emperors) [Rome] [Coin Collecting]...

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The Roman Army

The core of the Roman legion consisted of heavily armored infantry. Disciplined and well trained these soldiers fought in closed ranks. At every level the men of a legion fought together toward ultimate victory. In contrast most of the armies Rome faced were warrior based where each man fought for personal glory. This combination of superior organi...

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Warfare in the Roman World

Bibliography; General Works The Army of the Republic Legions, Augustus to Diocletian Auxiliaries, Augustus to Diocletian The Late Roman Army Fleet Guard Troops Recruiting Equipment Pay Logistics Enemies Strategy Collections of Papers Command...

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Siege Warfare Artillery and Fortifications

The Romans brought combat engineering to such an art that it wasn`t matched again until the Second World War. A high level of organization plus a determination to thoroughly address all aspects of battle led the Romans to integrate a wide range of tactics and tools into their fighting....

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Siege Warfare Artillery and Fortifications

Development of the Roman Legion from the late Republic to the height of the Empire. Campaigns and battles. Tactics and weapons of the Roman armies. Siege warfare / fortification. Profiles of the greatest military commanders. [The Glory That Was Rome]...

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