Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, c.31 BC-AD 280

Paperback

Main Details

Title Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, c.31 BC-AD 280
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brian Campbell
SeriesWarfare and History
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780415278829
ClassificationsDewey:355.020937
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 8 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 18 July 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

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. 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. 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 students with an invaluable guide to this important and much neglected subject.

Reviews

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