Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare Vol. II : Rome from the Late Republic to the Late Empire

Warfare was the single biggest preoccupation of historians in antiquity. In recent decades fresh textual interpretations, numerous new archaeological discoveries and a much broader analytical focus emphasising social, economic, political and cultural approaches have transformed our understanding of ancient warfare. Volume II of this two-volume History reflects these developments and provides a systematic account, written by a distinguished cast of contributors, of the various themes underlying the warfare of the Roman world from the Late Republic to the sixth-century empire of Justinian and his successors. For each broad period developments in troop-types, equipment, strategy and tactics are discussed. These are placed in the broader context of developments in international relations and the relationship of warfare to both the state and wider society. Numerous illustrations, a glossary and chronology, and information about the authors mentioned supplement the text. This will become the primary reference work for specialists and non-specialists alike.

Part I. The Late Republic and the Principate: 1. International relations Harry Sidebottom; 2. Military forces Boris Rankov; 3. War Adrian Goldsworthy; 4. Combat Catherine M. Gilliver; 5. Warfare and the state. (1) The economics of war Dominic Rathbone; (2) The military and politics Richard Alston; 6. War and society Colin Adams; Part II: The Later Roman Empire: 7. International relations Mark Humphries; 8. Military forces Hugh Elton; 9. War Michael Whitby; 10. Combat Philip Rance; 11. Warfare and the state Doug Lee; 12. War and society Andrew Fear; Chronological table; Glossary; List of ancient authors.