Legion: life in the Roman armyLegion: Life in the Roman Army is a wonderful, lasting depiction, providing a unique perspective on the Roman army. Mary Beard praises it as offering "a very different view of the Roman army," while Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories, describes it as "erudite, entertaining and eloquent." According to Classics for All, it is "splendidly direct, clear and jargon free," providing a comprehensive account unlikely to be surpassed. The Roman army's