An Ancient Roman Fort

Resumen del libro

Ancient Roman Fort explores the architectural genius the almighty ancient Roman army. Step inside a Roman fort and discover the innovative techniques used to defend the structure from hostile neighbours and marauding bands. Walk every inch of the Roman fort, from the barracks to the bath house, and uncover what it was really like to be a Roman soldier. Spend the day exploring daily life, learning about everything from rest and relaxation to hygiene, religion, entertainment and active service. With superb cutaway illustrations, we dive into the fascinating facts of Roman civilisation. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text for school children studying the ancient Roman empire.

Biografía del autor

Stephen Johnson es escritor y periodista musical. Apasionado de la música clásica, trabaja para la BBC, donde ha conducido numerosos programas como locutor y ha estado al frente de varias series radiofónicas y documentales. También colabora habitualmente con medios como The Independent, The Guardian, BBC Music Magazine y Gramophone. www.stephen-johnson.co.uk