Principes

Reading notes

• The History of Rome, Book 8 §8 the principes

  The second line of the manipular legion, men in their prime.

• The History of Rome, Book 22 §5 principes

  The second line of the Roman legion's heavy infantry.

• The History of Rome, Book 37 §30 principes

  The second line of the legion, seasoned men in their prime, behind the hastati.

• The History of Rome, Book 42 §38 principes

  The second line of heavy infantry in a Roman legion, experienced soldiers stationed behind the hastati.