Vegetius. Epitome of Military Science, Paperback/***

The only Latin art of war to survive, Vegetius ' Epitome was for long a part of the medieval prince's military education. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a professional standing army, was revolutionary for medieval Europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern Western defence policy. Publisher: Liverpool University Press Number of pages: 182 Collection: Translated Texts for Historians Publication date: 1996 Dimensions: 147 x 210 x 23 Cover type: Paperback / softback