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Roman Military Architecture on the Frontiers - Armies and Their Architecture in Late Antiquity (Hardcover)
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Roman Military Architecture on the Frontiers - Armies and Their Architecture in Late Antiquity (Hardcover)
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The Roman army was one of the most astounding organizations in the
ancient world, and much of the success of the Roman empire can be
attributed to its soldiers. Archaeological remains and ancient
texts provide detailed testimonies that have allowed scholars to
understand and reconstruct the army's organisation and activities.
This interest has traditionally worked in tandem with the study of
Roman frontiers. Historically, the early imperial period, and in
particular the emergence of the frontiers, has been the focus of
research. During those investigations, however, the remains of the
later Roman army were also frequently encountered, if not always
understood. Recent decades have brought a burgeoning interest in
not only the later Roman army, but also late antiquity more widely.
It is the aim of this volume to demonstrate that while scholars
grappling with the late Roman army may want for a rich corpus of
inscriptions and easily identifiable military installations,
research is revealing a dynamic, less-predictable force that was
adapting to a changing world, in terms of both external threats and
its own internal structures. The dynamism and ingenuity of the late
Roman army provides a breath of fresh air after the suffocating
uniformity of its forbears. The late Roman army was a vital and
influential element in the late antique empire. Having evolved
through the 3rd century and been formally reorganized under
Diocletian and Constantine, the limitanei guarded the frontiers,
while the comitatenses provided mobile armies that were fielded
against external enemies and internal threats. The transformation
of the early imperial army to the late antique army is documented
in the rich array of texts from the period, supplemented by a
perhaps surprisingly rich archaeological record.
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