Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt
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Soldier and Society in Roman EgyptSecondary Title
A Social HistoryDescription
The province of Egypt provides unique archaeological and documentary evidence for the study of the Roman army. In this fascinating social history the author 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 Egypt gives a radical reassessment of the Roman army's relations with local communities. The unsuspected scale of the army's integration into local life offers a new insight into Roman rule in Egypt and Roman imperialism more generally.Category
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