Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army

Tegen Evans

Book cover for Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army
Book cover for Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army

Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army

Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army

Tegen Evans

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Description

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book for budding historians.

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 a Roman 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 color illustrations on every page by award-winning artist Tom Froese, children ages 7+ will love learning about ancient Rome's most grisly and gripping subjects.

About the Author

Tegen Evans (Author)
Tegen Evans is a children's book writer and editor based in London. She has an English degree from Oxford University and now spends her time researching and writing about all kinds of topics for children - from Greek myths to woodland adventures. Tegen also writes under the pen-name Goldie Hawk, and her books have been translated into 12 languages. When she's not at her desk, you can usually find her wandering around the parks and bookshops of southeast London.


Tom Froese (Illustrator)
Tom Froese is an award-winning illustrator and teacher. He is passionate about making work that makes people happy. Tom has worked for brands and businesses all over the world, including Yahoo!, Airbnb, and GQ France. Originally from the Toronto area, Tom graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, then moved to Vancouver, where he began his creative career. He now works from his home studio, and lives with his wife Amanda and daughters Nina and Marie - and a funny cat named Blueberry - in the small village of Yarrow, near Vancouver, Canada.

Publishing Information

Publisher: Nosy Crow
Pub date: 2025-05-20

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