The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an emperor. As the main body of troops in Rome, they were the emperor's instrument to discourage plotting and rebellion and to crush unrest. The emperor's most immediate line of defence, they could also be his most deadly enemies. This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. ...
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The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an emperor. As the main body of troops in Rome, they were the emperor's instrument to discourage plotting and rebellion and to crush unrest. The emperor's most immediate line of defence, they could also be his most deadly enemies. This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Numerous illustrations vividly depict the uniforms and weaponry of this elite fighting unit.
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Add this copy of The Praetorian Guard to cart. $5.41, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Osprey Publishing.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9781855323612.
Add this copy of The Praetorian Guard (Elite, 50) to cart. $11.99, very good condition, Sold by The Maryland Book Bank rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from baltimore, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
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Add this copy of The Praetorian Guard (Elite 50) to cart. $16.50, very good condition, Sold by Clausen Books, RMABA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Colorado Springs, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Osprey.
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Richard Hook. Very Good+ Paper Back. 8vo-Over 7 3/4"-9 3/4 " Tall. Textblock is very clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner worn with some small dents and scratches. 64p.
Add this copy of The Praetorian Guard (Elite) to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by This Old Book rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brookfield, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Osprey Publishing.
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Like New. No Dust Jacket. This book is Clean and in Excellent condition! This is a softcover, heavily illustrated book. The covers and all pages are clean and unmarked! We always ship carefully in a sturdy box.
Add this copy of The Praetorian Guard Format: Paperback to cart. $21.64, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Osprey Publishing (UK).
Add this copy of The Praetorian Guard to cart. $25.00, good condition, Sold by Orrin Schwab - BOOKS rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Providence, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Osprey Publishing.
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Very Good- 1855323613. Glossy softbound covers. Some wear to the edges of the covers. The former owner's small round ownership perforation stamp is at the bottom of the front cover.; Elite; 7.26 X 0.17 X 9.88 inches; 64 pages.
