A classic of the ancient world of warfare De Re Militari (Concerning Military Affairs); written in the 5th century by Vegetius and translated from the original Latin; is a treatise on warfare in the Roman world and is vital reading for any modern student of the subject as it clearly outlines the methods and practices of the type of warfare waged by the Roman Empire at the height of its power. So influential was Vegetius' book that it was considered as an essential field-guide well into the age of gunpowder. The author covers a broad range of military topics including the selection of personnel suitable for military service; training; logistics and supply; the qualities of leadership and command as well as tactical and strategic matters. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
#991456 in Books Monthly Review Press 1992-01-01 1992-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.46 x .37 x 5.30l; .41 #File Name: 0853458251141 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Once you read this book your whole perception of Columbus will change. You may never celebrate Columbus Day again!By JS MatthewI read this book first when I was in college for a sociology class and I lent it to somebody but never got it back. I repurchased it because it is factual and speaks about the true nature of Columbus; his motives; and the way that he treated the Native Americans and other Aboriginal peoples. Although it can be horrifying to read because of the suffering so many people endured this is a great historical read and is used for academic research.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I think it should be slightly more balanced. While ...By its fun I wil give it 4 starsI think it should be slightly more balanced. While I understand from the title of the book the point the author is trying to make is to point out the "bad "of Columbus; and he does support it with factual evidence; it would help this point if he spoke to some of the positives.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Columbus and his imageBy Doak W.If you want to know what kind of a man Columbus was get this book. It is loaded with information that you never received in school. We still celebrate Columbus Day...but this book makes you ask why glorify this explorer. So when that time of the year arrives where we pay tribute to Columbus...you are able to see his crimes and see how he isn't the kind of person you would want to exemplify.
