Historical Fragments Series: Roman Legion

Author: Jin Hai
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Let's take a walk in Rome and see the Roman Legion that once conquered the world and even made Roman emperors tremble in fear. Following the rise and fall of the Roman Legion, we can witness an exciting history and explore a magical mystery of ancient times. Before we open the door to the future, we must first find the key to history. Let's start here and together unlock the door to the mystery of ancient times. The Roman Legion is the most massive killing machine in history, a powerful weapon that the Roman Empire used to establish itself. It was cold-blooded and ruthless. The discipline of the Legion was supreme, and soldiers who violated it were executed without hesitation; the interests of the Legion were inviolable, and for the pleasure of individuals, not one emperor was spared. No one could resist its attacks. From the deserts of the Middle East to the green hills of Britain, the Roman Legion was invincible, destroying one strong fortress after another. The soldiers of the Legion were witnesses to history; they witnessed Jesus being nailed to the cross and Cleopatra being forced to place a snake on her chest out of desperation. How was this army born, and how did it become so powerful? How did this powerful army, while sweeping across the battlefield and being invincible, also establish a great civilization that still influences us today? What secret was recently discovered in the depths of a German forest, telling us the fatal weakness that led it to its downfall? And all of this is only a part of the mysterious history of the Roman Legion. For nearly a thousand years, the Roman Empire dominated the world with its vast territory. And the Roman Legion was the powerful weapon that the entire empire used to establish itself. How was this army born, and how did it become so powerful? How did this powerful army, while sweeping across the battlefield and being invincible, also establish a great civilization that still influences us today? In this book, you will find the answers.