Warfare and Society in Imperial Rome, C. 31 BC-AD 280 (Warfare and History)

"This study of the Roman army provides a crucial aid to understanding the Roman Empire in economic, social and political terms. The army was a dominant factor in the life of the Roman people even in times of peace. Troops were stationed in the provinces, perpetually ready for war." "When Augustus established a permanent, professional army, this implied a role for the emperor as a military leader. War and Society in Imperial rome examines this personal association between army and emperor, and argues that the emperor's political survival ultimately depended on the army." "Dealing with issues such as motives for waging war, the soldiers' social background, methods of fighting and military organization, Brian Campbell explores the wider significance of the army and warfare in Roman life and culture. This superbly researched survey is based on a wide range of evidence including writers, inscriptions, coins and buildings. It provides students with an invaluable guide to this important subject."--Jacket 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. Несмотря на то, что эта книга посвящена изучению римской армии, она может оказать существенную помощь в понимании экономических, социальных и политических аспектов истории Римской империи. Используя многочисленные примеры, автор, на основе широкого спектра документов демонстрирует развитие римской армии и расширение Римской империи от 31 г. до н.э. до 280 г. н.э. Опираясь на документы о финансовой поддержке профессиональной армии во время войны и в мирные периоды, автор отмечает более широкое значение армии и войны в римской жизни и культуре. Образцы сканов: (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/10706107.html) (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/10706113.html) (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/10706117.html) (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/10706122.html)

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.

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. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 List of illustrations......Page 10 Preface and acknowledgements......Page 11 Abbreviations......Page 12 Emperors from Augustus to Diocletian......Page 14 The origins of war......Page 16 Soldiers and war......Page 37 The nature of war......Page 62 War and the community......Page 92 War and politics......Page 121 War and public opinion......Page 137 Epilogue......Page 166 Brief chronological table......Page 170 Notes......Page 172 Bibliography......Page 204 Index......Page 218 Arts, Language and Literature Book Cover 1 Title 4 Contents 5 List of illustrations 10 Preface and acknowledgements 11 Abbreviations 12 Emperors from Augustus to Diocletian 14 The origins of war 16 Soldiers and war 37 The nature of war 62 War and the community 92 War and politics 121 War and public opinion 137 Epilogue 166 Brief chronological table 170 Notes 172 Bibliography 204 Index 218