224 Pages
8 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
224 Pages
8 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
Preface and acknowledgements, Emperors from Augustus to Diocletian 1 The origins of war 2 Soldiers and war 3 The nature of war 4 War and the community 5 War and politics 6 War and public opinion 7 Epilogue
Biography
Brian Campbell is Professor of Roman History and Head of the School of Classics and Ancient History at the Queen’s University of Belfast. He has written several books and articles on the Roman army, including The Emperor and the Roman Army 31 BC–AD 235 (1984) and The Roman Army: A Sourcebook 31 BC–AD 337 (1994).
'This is an excellent study of the Roman army of early and middle Empire in its social, political and economic roles.' - JACT Review
