Publisher's Synopsis
The Military Institutions of the Romans by Vegetius is an ancient Roman military treatise that provides a comprehensive description of the Roman army and its organization, tactics, and equipment. The book was written in the 4th century AD and is considered one of the most important works on the Roman military.Vegetius begins by discussing the importance of training and discipline in the Roman army, emphasizing the need for soldiers to be physically fit and mentally prepared for battle. He then goes on to describe the various units of the Roman army, including the infantry, cavalry, and auxiliaries, and their roles in battle.The book also covers the weapons and equipment used by the Roman army, including swords, spears, shields, and armor. Vegetius provides detailed instructions on how to use these weapons and how to form battle formations.In addition to its practical advice on military strategy and tactics, The Military Institutions of the Romans also provides a historical overview of the Roman army, including its origins and development over time. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman military history and is still studied by military scholars and historians today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
