The Cambridge history of Greek and Roman warfare. Volume 2, Rome from the late Republic to the late Empire / edited by Philip Sabin, Hans van Wees, Michael Whitby.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sabin, Philip A. G., editor.

Wees, Hans van, editor.

Whitby, Michael, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Rome--History.

Military art and science.

Rome--History, Military.

Rome.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 608 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

The Cambridge History of Greek & Roman Warfare

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007.

Summary:

Warfare was the single biggest preoccupation of historians in antiquity. In recent decades fresh textual interpretations, numerous new archaeological discoveries and a much broader analytical focus emphasising social, economic, political and cultural approaches have transformed our understanding of ancient warfare. Volume II of this two-volume History reflects these developments and provides a systematic account, written by a distinguished cast of contributors, of the various themes underlying the warfare of the Roman world from the Late Republic to the sixth-century empire of Justinian and his successors. For each broad period developments in troop-types, equipment, strategy and tactics are discussed. These are placed in the broader context of developments in international relations and the relationship of warfare to both the state and wider society. Numerous illustrations, a glossary and chronology, and information about the authors mentioned supplement the text. This will become the primary reference work for specialists and non-specialists alike.

Contents:

The Late Republic and the Principate

International relations / Harry Sidebottom

Military forces / Boris Rankov

War / Adrian Goldsworthy

Battle / Catherine M. Gilliver

Warfare and the state / Dominic Rathbone and Richard Alston

War and Society / Colin Adams

The later Roman Empire

International relations / Mark Humphries

Military forces / Hugh Elton

War / Michael Whitby

Battle / Philip Rance

Warfare and the state / A.D. Lee

War and Society / Andrew Fear.

Notes:

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Print version:

ISBN:

9781139054164 (ebook)

Access Restriction:

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