Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, C. 31 BC-AD 280 / Edition 1

by Brian Campbell

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415278829
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/18/2002
Series:	Warfare and History
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

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

'The work of Campbell is balanced and his writing both fluent and persuasive ... The book provides an up-to-date introduction to this complicated and much discussed subject.' Arctos

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

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