Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social HistoryThe 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. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
THE ARMY AND THE PROVINCE | 13 |
RECRUITMENT AND VETERAN SETTLEMENT | 39 |
THE LEGAL STATUS OF SOLDIERS AND VETERANS | 53 |
THE ARMY IN ACTION | 69 |
THE ARMY AND THE ECONOMY | 102 |
KARANIS A VILLAGE IN EGYPT | 117 |
DIOCLETIAN AND AFTER | 143 |
CONCLUSION | 156 |
MILITARY UNITS | 163 |
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ARMY | 192 |
Notes | 208 |
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