War and Society in the Roman World |
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| Editor:
| Rich, John
Shipley, Graham |
| Series title: | Leicester-Nottingham Studies in Ancient Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-12167-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1995 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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Explores the wider social context of war, focusing on the changing relationship between warfare and the Roman citizen body; from the Republic, when war was at the heart of Roman life, to the Late Empire, and the Roman army's eventual failure.This volume focuses on the changing relationship between warfare and the Roman citizen body, from the Republic, when war was at the heart of Roman life, through to the Principate, when it was confined to professional soldiers and expansion largely...
More DescriptionExplores the wider social context of war, focusing on the changing relationship between warfare and the Roman citizen body; from the Republic, when war was at the heart of Roman life, to the Late Empire, and the Roman army's eventual failure.This volume focuses on the changing relationship between warfare and the Roman citizen body, from the Republic, when war was at the heart of Roman life, through to the Principate, when it was confined to professional soldiers and expansion largely ceased, and finally on to the Late Empire and the Roman army's eventual failure.