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Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, C. 31 BC-AD 280

By Brian Campbell

Published July 18th 2002 by Routledge – 224 pages

Series: Warfare and History

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This well-documented study of the Roman army provides a crucial aid to understanding the Roman Empire in economic, social and political terms. Employing numerous examples, Brian Campbell explores the development of the Roman army and the expansion of the Roman Empire from 31 BC-280 AD.

When Augustus established a permanent, professional army, this implied a role for the Emperor as a military leader. Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome examines this personal association between army and emperor, and argues that the Emperor's position as commander remained much the same for the next 200 years.

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'This is an excellent study of the Roman army of early and middle Empire in its social, political and economic roles.' - JACT Review

Name: Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, C. 31 BC-AD 280 (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By Brian Campbell. This well-documented study of the Roman army provides a crucial aid to understanding the Roman Empire in economic, social and political terms. Employing numerous examples, Brian Campbell explores the development of the Roman army and the expansion of the...
Categories: Military & Naval History, Classical Studies