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

Vegetius (Author), John Clarke (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1934941255 | ISBN-13: 978-1934941256 | Publication Date: August 1, 2008

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Red and Black Publishers (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934941255
• ISBN-13: 978-1934941256
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff, May 9, 2010

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This review is from: On Roman Military Matters; A 5th Century Training Manual in Organization, Weapons and Tactics, As Practiced by the Roman Legions (Paperback)

Great book on the structure, formation, and discipline that was the Roman Empire's Army at the peak of its existence. Only if you Love Roman History though, otherwise it will be boring and you'll never pick it up.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for all Military Study Enthusiasts, September 16, 2009

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This review is from: On Roman Military Matters; A 5th Century Training Manual in Organization, Weapons and Tactics, As Practiced by the Roman Legions (Paperback)

This book is a classic. I couldn't put it down. It has a no-nonsense approach to winning in war yet, at the same time, has a touch of diplomatic humility. On top of it, it was written from days long gone. It's the basics of any current day military.