The object of allmands inquiry isas the title programmatically declaresthe reception, transmission and legacy of vegetius text in medieval europe. The edition is very good with extensive notes regarding the translation. Sep 29, 2011 christopher allmand is emeritus professor of medieval history at the university of liverpool. Flavio vegezio renato, larte militare, a cura di giorgio ortolani, roma, istituto. The decay of the roman armies had progressed too far to be arrested by vegetius pleas for a return to the virtues of discipline and courage of the ancients.
The classic treatise on warfare at the pinnacle of the roman empires power paperback or softback renatus, flavius vegetius published by leonaur ltd 4162012 2012. This translation is a new one for the acclaimed book of vegetius, it includes all chapters of the original latin edition, unlike the traditional translation of lieutenant john clarke that just included the first 3 books. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Discover book depositorys huge selection of flavius renatus vegetius books online. A god, said vegetius, inspired the legion, but for myself, i find that a god inspired vegetius. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mongeau, the epitoma rei militaris of flavius vegetius. The military institutions of the romans by vegetius.
Vegetius renatus, flavius people and organisations trove. Di particolare interesse, perche probabile tramite testuale per m. Publio vegezio renato publius flavius vegetius renatus. Epitoma rei militaris, is a treatise by the late latin writer publius flavius vegetius renatus about roman warfare and military principles as a presentation simon of athens. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
Its exceptional distribution through the medieval period and pragmatic application to burgeoning infantry armies after the renaissance has left its mark on armies to the present. Portraying the military decadence of the late roman empire, it is a plea for army reform. Publius flavius vegetius renatus, commonly referred to simply as vegetius, was a writer of the later roman empire. Friends and subordinates customarily presented embellished copies as gifts to leaders. He has published widely on the history of war and medieval society, including the hundred years war. V egetius digesta are almost entirely based on p elagonius and the m ulomedicina c hironis, the latter eleg antly modi. Vegetius, who lived between 383 and 450, has the misfortune of being the author of a text that. Vegezio renato, publio flavio in enciclopedia machiavelliana. Nothing is known of his life or station beyond what is contained in his two surviving works. Flavius vegetius renatus lived in the late fourth century ad.
V egetius digesta are almost entirely based on p elagonius and the m ulomedicina c hironis, the latter eleg. Military art and science, early works to 1800, army. Vegetius manuscripts in the vatican library manuscripta, 23, 1979, p. Bibliography of books published in germanspeaking countries in. Rosenwald 61 goff v106 hain 15911 polain 3911 voullieme 1201 also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Shrader, kindly gave me many years ago, and which became a wellused and annotated companion. Publio vegezio renato publius flavius vegetius renatus qwe. Publius flavius vegetius renatus, commonly referred to simply as vegetius, was a writer of the later roman empire late 4th century.
Even after the introduction of gunpowder to europe, it was carried by general officers and their staffs as a field guide to methods. This background, along with the books clear structure, makes it an. Vegetius also describes in detail the organisation. Nothing is known of his life or station beyond what he tells us in his two surviving works. But among the athenians throve the cultivation of other arts besides that of war, whereas the chief concern of the spartans was war. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Vegezio utilizza epitomata, plurale del epitoma greca, nel suo altro lavoro sopravvivendo con doctoring muli. A full list of titles in the translated texts for historians series is available on request. Vegetius late roman text became a wellknown and highly respected classic in the middle ages, transformed by its read. This is the translators proof copy, with a scattering of corrections in his hand.
Here we host many primary sources, articles, dissertations, and resources for the study of military actions, technology, and topics from the fall of rome to early seventeenth century. The reckoning of time translated with notes and introduction by faith wallis vol. Quite apart from excerpts and vernacular translations, vegetiuss epitoma. So influential was vegetius book that it was considered as an essential field guide well into the age of gunpowder.
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