Roman Military Service

Roman Military Service
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 353
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ISBN-10 : 9780521882699
ISBN-13 : 0521882699
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Roman Military Service by : Sara Elise Phang

In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline, which regulated the behavior of soldiers in combat and their punishment, as well as economic aspects of their service, including compensation and other benefits, work, and consumption. This thematically organized study analyzes these aspects of discipline, using both literary and documentary sources. Phang emphasizes social and cultural conflicts in the Roman army. Contrary to the impression that Roman emperors "bought" their soldiers and indulged them, discipline restrained such behavior and legitimized and stabilized the imperial power. Phang argues that emperors and aristocratic commanders gained prestige from imposing discipline, while displaying leadership in person and a willingness to compromise with a restive soldiery.

Leading the Roman Army

Leading the Roman Army
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Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 9781473855663
ISBN-13 : 1473855667
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Leading the Roman Army by : Jonathan Mark Eaton

The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of the empire as a whole. This book analyses the means by which emperors controlled their soldiers and sustained their allegiance from the battle of Actium in 31 BC, to the demise of the Severan dynasty in AD 235. Recent discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of the Roman army. This study provides an up to date synthesis of a range of evidence from archaeological, epigraphic, literary and numismatic sources on the relationship between the emperor and his soldiers. It demonstrates that this relationship was of an intensely personal nature. He was not only the commander-in-chief, but also their patron and benefactor, even after their discharge from military service. Yet the management of the army was more complex than this emperor-soldier relationship suggests. An effective army requires an adequate military hierarchy to impose discipline and command the troops on a daily basis. This was of particular relevance for the imperial army which was mainly dispersed along the frontiers of the empire, effectively in a series of separate armies. The emperor needed to ensure the loyalty of his officers by building mutually beneficial relationships with them. In this way, the imperial army became a complex network of interlocking ties of loyalty which protected the emperor from military subversion.

Roman Military Medicine

Roman Military Medicine
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 126
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ISBN-10 : 9781527532113
ISBN-13 : 1527532119
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Roman Military Medicine by : Valentine J. Belfiglio

This work sheds light on the mostly obscure topic of medicine and its use in the Roman military. It explores the workings of the ancient healthcare system, the methods of care by physicians, and the treatments for different ailments and injuries. The contributions utilise historical writings, archeological artifacts, and more recent research on the United States military in order to discuss the past with an eye on the future of military and wildlife survival.

The Roman Soldier

The Roman Soldier
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0801493129
ISBN-13 : 9780801493126
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis The Roman Soldier by : George Ronald Watson

Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual

Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual
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Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 9780500771747
ISBN-13 : 050077174X
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual by : Philip Matyszak

An insider's guide: how to join the Roman legions, wield a gladius, storm cities, and conquer the world Your emperor needs you for the Roman army! The year is AD 100 and Rome stands supreme and unconquerable from the desert sands of Mesopotamia to the misty highlands of Caledonia. Yet the might of Rome rests completely on the armored shoulders of the legionaries who hold back the barbarian hordes and push forward the frontiers of empire. This carefully researched yet entertainingly nonacademic book tells you how to join the Roman legions, the best places to serve, and how to keep your armor from getting rusty. Learn to march under the eagles of Rome, from training, campaigns, and battle to the glory of a Roman Triumph and retirement with a pension plan. Every aspect of army life is discussed, from drill to diet, with handy tips on topics such as how to select the best boots or how to avoid being skewered by enemy spears. Combining the latest archaeological discoveries with the written records of those who actually saw the Roman legions in action, this book provides a vivid picture of what it meant to be a Roman legionary.

Military Service and the Integration of Jews into the Roman Empire

Military Service and the Integration of Jews into the Roman Empire
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9789004507258
ISBN-13 : 9004507256
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Military Service and the Integration of Jews into the Roman Empire by : Raúl González-Salinero

Even though relations between the Jewish people and the Roman state were sometimes strained to the point of warfare and bloodshed, Jewish military service between the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE is attested by multiple sources.

The Imperial Roman Army

The Imperial Roman Army
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9781135955137
ISBN-13 : 1135955131
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis The Imperial Roman Army by : Yann Le Bohec

The Emperor Augustus believed that the Roman army occupied a crucial lace at the heart of the empire and it was he who made it a fully professional force. This book looks at the structure and development of the army between the Republic and the Late Empire, examining why the army has always been accorded such a prominent position in the history of the Roman Empire, and whether that view is justified. The book is divided into three sections. The author first examines the major divisions of army organization - the legions, the auxiliary units, the fleet - and how the men were recruited. Secondly he looks at what the army did - the training, tactics and strategy. Finally he considers the historical role of the army - how it fitted into Roman society, of which it was only part, and what influence it had economically and politically. In exploring these themes, the author gives equal weight to epigraphic, documentary and archaeology evidence. With tables summarizing detailed information, Yann Le Bohec provides a synthesis of current knowledge of the Roman army from the first to the third century AD, putting it in its context as part of the state structure of the Roman Empire.

Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1)

Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1)
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 9781472815385
ISBN-13 : 1472815386
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1) by : Raffaele D’Amato

At its height the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, maintained by an army of modest size but great diversity. In popular culture these soldiers are often portrayed in a generic fashion, but continuing research indicates significant variations in Roman armour and equipment not only between different legions and the provincially-raised auxiliary cohorts that made up half of the army, but also between different regions within the empire. With reference to the latest archaeological and documentary evidence Dr D'Amato investigates how Roman Army units in the Western provinces were equipped, exploring the local influences and traditions that caused the variations in attire.

The Marriage of Roman Soldiers (13 B.C.-A.D. 235)

The Marriage of Roman Soldiers (13 B.C.-A.D. 235)
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 496
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ISBN-10 : 9004121552
ISBN-13 : 9789004121553
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis The Marriage of Roman Soldiers (13 B.C.-A.D. 235) by : Sara Elise Phang

Roman soldiers were forbidden to marry during service; many formed "de facto" families. This book analyzes the evidence for this ban; the social and legal history of the soldiers' families; and the marriage ban as policy and as cultural formation.

Romans at War

Romans at War
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 403
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ISBN-10 : 9781351063487
ISBN-13 : 1351063480
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Romans at War by : Jeremy Armstrong

This volume addresses the fundamental importance of the army, warfare, and military service to the development of both the Roman Republic and wider Italic society in the second half of the first millennium BC. It brings together emerging and established scholars in the area of Roman military studies to engage with subjects such as the relationship between warfare and economic and demographic regimes; the interplay of war, aristocratic politics, and state formation; and the complex role the military played in the integration of Italy. The book demonstrates the centrality of war to Rome’s internal and external relationships during the Republic, as well as to the Romans’ sense of identity and history. It also illustrates the changing scholarly view of warfare as a social and cultural construct in antiquity, and how much work remains to be done in what is often thought of as a "traditional" area of research. Romans at War will be of interest to students and scholars of the Roman army and ancient warfare, and of Roman society more broadly.