Epitome of military science liverpool university press translated texts for historians 2 rev sub paperback paperback january 16, 1997 4. Ebook military institutions of vegetius in five books. Vegetius, epitome of military science oxfam gb oxfams. Byzantine and syriac texts as well as source books illustrating a particular period or theme. Publius flavius vegetius renatus wikimili, the best. Epitome of military science edition 1 available in paperback. Vegetius epitome of military science 2nd edition rent.
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Each volume is a selfcontained scholarly edition including an introductory essay on the text and its author. This is a good nofrills edition of vegetius classic work. Nothing is known of his life or station beyond what is contained in his two surviving works. Military institutions of vegetius, in five books, translated from the original latin. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. These are of interest only to military antiquarians and. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a highlytrained professional standing army and navy, was revolutionary for medieval europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern western defence policy. Epitome of military science, translated with notes and introduction by n. Military art and science, early works to 1800, army. Vegetius dedicates his work to the reigning emperor, who is identified as theodosius, ad theodosium imperatorem, in the manuscript family that was not edited in 450. Epitome of military science translated texts for historians lup revised, subsequent. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a professional standing army, was revolutionary for medieval europe, while.
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Military institutions of vegetius in five books translated from the latin with a preface and notes by lieutenant john clarke start download portable document format pdf and e books electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a highlytrained professional standing army and navy, was revolutionary for medieval europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern western defence. Publius flavius vegetius renatus was a writer of the later roman empire. He was the source fof military science for many medieval generals but its unsure how much influence he had in his own time. The only latin art of war to survive, vegetius epitome wag for long an essential part of the medieval princes military education. Epitome of military science translated texts for historians paperback may 1, 1993 by flavius vegetius renatus author visit amazons flavius vegetius renatus page. Series translated texts for historians isbn 085323910x description xliii, 161 p. The most influential treatise on military strategy between the age of the era was written by the roman citizen flavius vegetius renatus in approx. Vegetius, het romeinse leger the roman army polakvan gennep publishers, amsterdam, 2004 external links. The only latin art of war to survive, vegetius epitome was for long an essential part of the medieval princes military education. Series statement translated texts for historians v.
Jan 15, 2020 abridged reprint books iv and v omitted. The latest event alluded to in his epitoma rei militaris is the death of the. Muller, 1993, liverpool university press edition, in english vegetius. Epitome of military science translated texts for historians lup 9780853239109. Military institutions of vegetius, translated with a preface and notes by lieutenant john clarke, london, 1767. Liverpool university press is the uks third oldest university press, with a distinguished history of publishing exceptional research since 1899 the only latin art of war to survive, vegetius epitome was for long a part of the medieval princes military education. The combination of vegetius the latin text or a translation with frontinus strategemata or other military texts does not surprise, but apart from the texts military significance, vegetius tremendous influence on political thought also emerges. This book served as the primary handbook for most kingdoms and armies, from the final years of the roman empire, through the medieval period, and into the 20th century.
Epitome of military science 1997, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. It is true that listing translations is a good idea in the body of the article, to display the influence, longevity, etc. A number of maxims have their origin in vegetius, the most familiar of which is he who desires peace, should. Publius flavius vegetius renatus, commonly referred to simply as vegetius, was a writer of the later roman empire late 4th century. Nothing is known of his life or station beyond what he tells us in his two surviving works. The empire at that time was under ever increasing pressure from invading armies. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a professional standing army, was revolutionary for medieval europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern western defence policy. Liverpool university press, 1993 history 152 pages. These are of interest only to military antiquarians and for that reason have not been included. Ebook vegetius as pdf download portable document format.
Publius flavius vegetius renatus wikipedia republished. The military institutions of the romans, military service publishing company, harrisburg, pa 1944. Author vegetius renatus, flavius subjects military art and science early works to 1800 military art and science rome rome army. This book served as the primary handbook for most kingdoms and armies, from the final years of the roman empire. This is the english translation of one of the most famous latin books on roman military theory and practice. Epitome of military science translated texts for historians 9780853232285 by vegetius renatus, flavius. How a camp should be built when under threat from the enemy.
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