Gladius: the world of the Roman soldier

INTRODUCTION

The Army of the Emperors

STRENGTH AND HONOUR

Signing on in Caesar's army

GLORIA EXERCITUS

Making soldiers

GOLD AND SILVER

Pay, Handouts and Bequests

A SOLDIER'S LIFE

Garrisoning the Empire

LIVING OFF THE LAND

The Roman Army and the Environment

IGNOMINY AND DEFEAT

the Roman Army's Darkest Days

I CAME, I SAW, I CONQUERED

The Roman War Machine Victorious

LIVING BY THE SWORD

Violence and Atrocities

QUINQUIREMES AND TRIREMES

The Roman Army at Sea

MUTINEERS AND REBELS

King-Makers for Sale

PEACETIME DUTIES

Jacks of all Trades

LEISURE AND LEAVE

Hunting Wild Boar and other Diversions

WIVES AND LOVERS

Family Life on the Frontier

VETERANS

The Emperor's Die-Hards

JUPITER'S MEN

Religion and Superstition.