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

Vegetius

ISBN 10: 1934941255 / ISBN 13: 9781934941256

Published by Red & Black Publishers, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Roman Military Matters; A 5th Century Training Manual in Organization, Weapons and Tactics, as Practiced by the Roman Legions
• Publisher: Red & Black Publishers
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934941255
• ISBN 13: 9781934941256
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.