Roman Military Service

by Sara Elise Phang

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521882699
• ISBN13: 9780521882699
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"