Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, 31 BC-AD 280 (Warfare and History)
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Book Description
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.
Dealing with issues such as the financial implications of supporting a professional army in war and peace, Brian Campbell explores the wider significance of the army and warfare in Roman life and culture. This superbly researched survey provides readers with an invaluable guide to this important and much neglected subject.
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).
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Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, 31 BC-AD 280 (Warfare and History),Brian Campbell,Routledge,0415278813,30 B.C.-284 A.D,30 B.C.-476 A.D,Ancient - Rome,Anthropology - Cultural,Duties,Emperors,History,History - General History,History, Military,History: World,Military art and science,Politics and government,Rome,War and society,Ancient Rome,BCE to c 500 CE,European history: BCE to c 500 CE,History / Ancient / Rome,Social history,Warfare & Defence
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