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.


Format Häftad Omfång 182 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Liverpool University Press Utgivningsdatum 1996-03-01 ISBN 9780853239109