Epitome of Military Science
Vegetius
182 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 085323910X
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Language: English
Publish: 825667200000
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The only Latin art of war to survive, Vegetius’ Epitome was for long a part of the medieval prince’s military education. 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.