Cowan Ross. For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors Warfare

Frontline Books, 2017. — 290 p.Challenging the common modern distinction between Romans as organized, professional soldiers and their opponents as individualistic warriors, this history of Roman warfare focuses on the part-time legionaries who served only for the duration of a campaign and sought glory in single combat. The author explores these warriors deeds, beliefs and mindset, through examples such as the man who fought with a prosthetic iron fist and a centurion who executed his commanding officer for cowardice.