The Legions of Rome

Modern legacy of the Roman legion

Definition of "legio"

The legion in its political context

Growing power of the legions

Pax Romana, the "Roman Order"

Imperial power-brokers

Legions and their civil warlords

Diminishment of the legion

References

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