- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (16 Nov 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415122708
- ISBN-13: 978-0415122702
- Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.7 x 0.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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"This remarkable historical book tells of the Roman army in Egypt from the times of Augustus to Diocletian...It is recommended for the serious interested student or schola.."
-" The Bibliography of Ancient Egypt
-" The Bibliography of Ancient Egypt
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The province of Egypt provides unique archaeological and documentary evidence for the study of the Roman army. In this fascinating social history Richard Alston examines the economic, cultural, social and legal aspects of a military career, illuminating the life and role of the individual soldier in the army.
Soldier and Society in Roman Eygpt provides a complete reassessment of the impact of the Roman army on local societies, and convincingly challenges the orthodox picture. The soldiers are seen not as an isolated elite living in fear of the local populations, but as relatively well-integrated into local communities. The unsuspected scale of the army's involvement in these communities offers a new insight into both Roman rule in Egypt and Roman imperialism more generally.
Soldier and Society in Roman Eygpt provides a complete reassessment of the impact of the Roman army on local societies, and convincingly challenges the orthodox picture. The soldiers are seen not as an isolated elite living in fear of the local populations, but as relatively well-integrated into local communities. The unsuspected scale of the army's involvement in these communities offers a new insight into both Roman rule in Egypt and Roman imperialism more generally.
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This is a book written by a scholar for either other scholars or for readers who have an interest in the social history of Roman Egypt.
It gives an excellent general background account of Roman Egypt, but puts special emphasis on the place of the Roman soldier in this society, as both conquerer and colonist.
One thing which I thought that he might have added was more information about the rules for native Egyptians joining up - they were actually forbidden to do so, even in the auxiliaries, which accepted men who weren't Roman citizens
Otherwise, well worth the price.
It gives an excellent general background account of Roman Egypt, but puts special emphasis on the place of the Roman soldier in this society, as both conquerer and colonist.
One thing which I thought that he might have added was more information about the rules for native Egyptians joining up - they were actually forbidden to do so, even in the auxiliaries, which accepted men who weren't Roman citizens
Otherwise, well worth the price.
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This remarkable historical book tells of the Roman army in Egypt from the times of Augustus to Diocletian. The author discusses the economic, cultural, social and legal aspects of the military. He writes about legions, patterns of recruitment, veterans, before continuing with a description of the village of Karanis, located in the Fayium. Containing two helpful appendices, it is recommended for the serious interested student or scholar.
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