Roman light infantry and the art of combat: the nature and experience of skirmishing and non-pitched battle in Roman warfare 264 BC – AD 235

Anders, Adam 2011. Roman light infantry and the art of combat: the nature and experience of skirmishing and non-pitched battle in Roman warfare 264 BC – AD 235. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

Summary This thesis is an evaluation of Roman light infantry and non-pitched battle combat in the Roman army, from the years 264 BC – AD 235. This study incorporates a thorough etymological assessment of the Latin and Greek vocabulary of light infantry, and how the ancient sources use these terms. Building on this assessment, this thesis then includes a discussion on defining Roman light infantry. From this follows an analysis of the various modes of combat of these troops, including skirmishing, ambushing, small-scale engagements. A ‘face of battle’ approach (after John Keegan) assessing the nature and experience of the various forms of warfare mentioned above is also included.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	History, Archaeology and Religion
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DE The Mediterranean Region. The Greco-Roman World
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2016 22:50
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/29039

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