Publisher's Synopsis
""The Military Institutions of the Romans"" is a book written by the Roman author Vegetius in the late 4th century AD. It is a comprehensive guide to the organization, training, and tactics of the Roman army during the height of its power. The book covers topics such as the selection and training of soldiers, the organization of legions and other units, the use of weapons and equipment, and the strategies employed by Roman generals in battle. Vegetius draws on his own experience as a military officer and also cites the works of earlier Roman writers such as Polybius and Julius Caesar. The book was highly influential in the medieval period and was used as a guide for the organization and training of armies throughout Europe. It remains a valuable resource for historians and military scholars today, providing insight into the military practices of one of the most successful empires in history.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.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.
