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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      27 July 2009
      14 January 2008
      ISBN:
      9780511497872
      9780521882699
      9781107407909
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511497872
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.6kg, 334 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.52kg, 354 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Ancient History, Classical Studies, Area Studies, History, European Studies, European History 450-1000
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    Ancient History, Classical Studies, Area Studies, History, European Studies, European History 450-1000
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    In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline, which regulated the behaviour 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 army. Contrary to the impression that Roman emperors 'bought' their soldiers and indulged them, discipline restrained such behaviour and legitimized and stabilized the imperial power. Phang argues that emperors and aristocratic commanders gained prestige from imposing discipline, while displaying leadership in person and a willingness to compromise with a restive soldiery.

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    '… a welcome contribution to our understanding of the important subject of discipline in the Roman army.'

    Source: Arctos

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