Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social History

by Richard Alston

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415186064
• ISBN13: 9780415186063
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"