Early Roman armies - Rome's early history, the pre-Hoplite army, the Hoplite army; early Cavalry, the expansion of Roman military strength, manipular warfare, full colour plates; Republican Roman Army 200-104 BC - introduction, infantry equipment, organization of the legions, tactics, other arms, the Roman Legion in battle, bibliography, full colour plates; the Roman army from Caesar to Trajan - chronology, introduction, the composition of the army, entry, training and campaign routines, arms and armour, conclusion, full colour plates.