The Imperial Roman Army / Edition 1

by Yann Le Bohec

Overview

Now available in paperback, The Imperial Roman Army looks at the structure and development of the army between the Republic and the Late Empire, examining why the army has always been accorded such a prominent position in the history of the Roman Empire, and whether that view is justified.
The book is divided into three sections. The author first examines the major divisions of army organization, the legions, the auxiliary units, the fleet and how the men were recruited. Secondly he looks at what the army did, their training, tactics and strategy. Finally he considers the historical role of the army and how it fitted into Roman society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415222952
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/20/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Yann Le Bohec

Table of Contents

Introduction I ORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY 1 The divisions of the army 2 The men 3 Recruitment II THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ARMY 4 Training 5 Tactics 6 Strategy III THE ROLE OF THE ARMY IN THE EMPIRE 7 History of the Roman army 8 The practical role 9 Cultural influence 10 General Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'An essential purchase, the most helpful The Roman Army where the chapters on "the pratcial role" and "cultural influence" are not to be missed even by those whose interest in things military are slight.' - Greece and Rome

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