Mann, J. C. (1979). Power, force and the frontiers of the Empire. J Roman Stud 69. Vol 69, pp. 175-183.
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Power, force and the frontiers of the Empire | ||||
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Issue The name of the volume or issue |
J Roman Stud 69 | ||||
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Journal of Roman Studies | ||||
Volume Volume number and part |
69 | ||||
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175 - 183 | ||||
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Review-article on Edward N Luttwak's The grand strategy of the Roman Empire from the 1st century AD to the 3rd (1976). L divides his chosen period between three successive strategies: mobile striking forces combined with client states, 'preclusive defence' (troops on frontiers) and defence in depth. M suggests that the Republican origins of the empire, and the long-held Roman belief in expansion, need study. There were early movements of troops to frontiers; the variety of frontiers emphasizes they were reactions to local situations, not part of a grand strategy. Defence in depth is a misconception: Diocletian was conservative, and in the west field armies had to become small regional forces to be effective, but this development, and the long survival of the eastern empire, lie outside L's chosen limits. B D | ||||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
1979 | ||||
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05 Dec 2008 |
