Flavius Vegetius Renatus: Great Roman Thinker

Abstract

Presents a historical review and military theory applicability of the thoughts of Flavius Vegetius Renatus (circa 390 AD). Project briefly reviews the Roman military situations that influenced Vegetius to write De Re Militari, outlines significant portions of the treatise, and concludes with an analysis of the impact of Vegetius' theories on warfare throughout remaining history.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146295

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  • J. B. Drury

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  • Air Command and Staff College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Civil War
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  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare
  • Western Europe

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