Imperial Roman Legionary AD 161–284

Dr Ross Cowan is a British author and historian. His PhD thesis on the Roman army was entitled 'Aspects of the Severan Field Army AD 193-238', writing about the Praetorian Guard and Legio II Parthica. He is a specialist in Roman warfare and makes occasional forays into Scottish military history. For more information, and examples of his work, please visit independent.academia.edu/RossCowanAngus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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