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The Auxilia of the Roman Imperial Army is a book written by George Leonard Cheesman in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the auxiliary forces that were a crucial component of the Roman army during the Imperial period. The author examines the origins, organization, and recruitment of the auxilia, as well as their role in Roman military campaigns and their relationship with the legions. Cheesman also explores the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the auxiliaries, who were drawn from various regions of the Roman Empire and beyond. He discusses the equipment, tactics, and training of these troops, and how they contributed to the Roman military machine. The book includes detailed descriptions of some of the most famous auxiliary units, such as the Numidian cavalry, the Germanic archers, and the Batavian cohorts. Cheesman also analyzes the political and social implications of the auxilia, and how their service in the Roman army affected their status and identity.Overall, The Auxilia of the Roman Imperial Army is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman military history, and provides a fascinating insight into the diverse and complex world of the Roman army during the Imperial period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.