Roman Military Service Ideologies of Discipline in the Late Republic and Early Principate

Name: Roman Military Service Ideologies of Discipline in the Late Republic and Early Principate
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ISBN: 9780521882699

ISBN-10: 0521882699

ISBN-13: 9780521882699

Edition: 2008

Authors: Sara Elise Phang

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In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline, which regulated the behavior of soldiers in combat and their punishment, as well as economic aspects of their service, including compensation and other benefits, work, and consumption. This thematically organized study analyzes these aspects of discipline, using both literary and documentary sources. Phang emphasizes social and cultural conflicts in the Roman army. Contrary to the impression that Roman emperors "bought" their soldiers and indulged them, discipline restrained such behavior and legitimized and stabilized the imperial power. Phang argues that emperors and aristocratic commanders gained…

Book details

List price: $94.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 1/14/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 334
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English



Preface and Acknowledgments


Abbreviations


General Introduction



Theorizing Disciplina: Social Conflict, Legitimation, and Power



Combat Training and Discipline



Viri Militares: Habitus and Discipline



Disciplina and Punishment



Disciplining Wealth: The Ideologies of Stipendia and Donativa



Labor Militaris: Work as Discipline



Feasts of Mass Destruction: Disciplina and Austerity


General Conclusion


Bibliography


Index