Units of Classical Antiquity: The Praetorian Guard (Roman Army)

Units of Classical Antiquity: The Praetorian Guard (Roman Army)

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Historical Identity
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Who were the Praetorian Guard? Special Forces, dictatorial musclemen, or ceremonial relics? In this documentary episode we dive deep into the history of this feared unit of the Roman empire!
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Literary Sources:
"The Praetorian Guard" by Boris Rankov
"The Praetorian Guard" by Sandra Bingham
"Legions of Rome" by Stephen Dando-Collins
"Uniforms of the Roman World" by Kevin Kiley
"The Complete Roman Army" by Adrian Goldsworthy
"Roman Military Equipment" by M.C. Bishop
"Augustus" by Anthony Everitt

Game Engine:
Total War: Rome II

Game Mods:
Imperial Legions of Rome

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