Examines the military organization, armour, weapons, and military campaigns of Rome's strongest enemies, including the Etruscans, the Celts, and the Carthaginians led by Hannibal.
Discusses the part played by the Etruscans, Samnites, Carthaginians, and Celts in Roman and Italian history. Includes an account of Hannibal's march and much description of the armor and weapons of the period.
