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.
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Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewBook InformationISBN 9780853239109
Author N. P. MilnerFormat Paperback
Page Count 182
Imprint Liverpool University PressPublisher Liverpool University Press
Weight(grams) 294g