Few secular works of antiquity were as popular in the Middle Ages as Vegetius' Epitoma, the broadest ancient manual of Roman warfare. This edition is the first to be based on a comprehensive investigation of over 200 surviving manuscripts. The apparatus gives a full account of the readings that medieval scribes inherited from antiquity.

Epitoma rei militaris (Oxford Classical Texts)

Literature & Fiction

Vegetius

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

The Military Institutions of the Romans

The Military Institutions of the Romans by Vegetius is a comprehensive guide to the military practices and strategies of the ancient Roman Empire. Written in the 4th century AD, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the recruitment and training of soldiers, the organization of the army, the use of weapons and tactics, and the importance of discipline and morale. Vegetius draws on the experiences of the Roman legions throughout their history, as well as the writings of earlier military theorists such as Polybius and Julius Caesar. He emphasizes the need for a strong and well-trained army, and provides advice on how to maintain discipline and order in the ranks. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Roman military life. The first part covers the recruitment and training of soldiers, including the selection process, physical fitness requirements, and the use of weapons and equipment. The second part discusses the organization of the army, including the hierarchy of command, the role of officers and non-commissioned officers, and the use of tactics and strategy in battle. The third part focuses on the importance of discipline and morale in the army, and provides advice on how to maintain order and prevent mutiny. The final part of the book covers the logistics of the army, including the supply of food, water, and other essential resources.Overall, The Military Institutions of the Romans by Vegetius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire or the evolution of military tactics and strategy. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the workings of one of the most powerful and influential military forces in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Military Institutions Of The Romans

Literary

Kessinger Publishing

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Military Institutions Of The Romans (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

Clark IV, John

Literary Licensing, LLC

History

Europe

Roots of Strategy: The 5 Greatest Military Classics of All Time

Frederick the Great

De Saxe

SUN, Tzu

Napoléon

Historical Study & Educational Resources

2011 Reprint of 1940 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Originally published in "Roots of Strategy," by the Military Service Publishing Company, 1940. The only Latin art of war to survive, Vegetius' treatise was for long an essential part of the medieval prince's military education. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a highly-trained professional standing army and navy, was revolutionary for medieval Europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern Western defense policy. The work was written just before the fall of the Roman Empire in the West, at a time when economic weakness and political disintegration threatened to undermine the strategic defensive structure that had underpinned the Roman State for so long. The main thrust of his reforms was to confront the problems of the fragmentation of the army, the barbarization of its personnel, the loss of professional skills, and the substitution of mercenaries for standing forces. The accent of the work is on the practicalities of recruiting and training new model armies (and navies) starting from scratch, and on the strategies appropriate to their use against the barbarian invaders of the period.

The Military Institutions of the Romans (de Re Militari)

Ancient Civilizations

Martino Fine Books

A 5th Century training manual for the organization, weapons and tactics of the Roman Legions. Vegetius's "De Re Militari" was the only major work of Roman military science to survive from classical times. It was widely studied in the Middle Ages and was a key source for Medieval warfare and siege tactics. Illustrated.

On Roman Military Matters; A 5th Century Training Manual in Organization, Weapons and Tactics, as Practiced by the Roman Legions

Red & Black Publishers

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