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Roman Soldiers

Book Synopsis

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum.

What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to ‘march like a tortoise’? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete guide to life in the Roman army. Filled with fascinating facts and grisly detail, you’ll uncover what life was like in the army camp, how soldiers planned a siege and even why they catapulted creepy-crawlies at the enemy!

With silver foil on the cover and quirky colour illustrations on every page by award-winning artist Tom Froese, children aged 6+ will love learning about one of ancient Rome’s most grisly and gripping subjects.

Our Review Panel says...

This book is a must-read for all those knowledge-thirsty children who love learning about the Romans!

Focussing on the Roman Army and life as a soldier, the information is presented engagingly and enticingly, with clear illustrations and well-laid-out text. From information about the Roman soldiers, uniforms and weapons, and the organisation of the army, to less-known facts such as what happened if soldiers were injured, this book is a wealth of knowledge. My favourite ‘fun fact’ is that instead of toilet paper, there were sponges on sticks and balls of moss, which everyone shared!

Since the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain features on the National Curriculum, this book is a great resource for teachers and pupils alike.