War in late Antiquity: A Social History (Ancient World at War) - Hardcover

"This is a fascinating study offering a different perspective on warfare in the late Roman empire ... . Extremely user-friendly and contains a wealth of useful sources and resources." (Journal of Classics Teaching, Autumn 2008) "A very useful contribution to the study of Roman military ... precise organization and ample references will make it easy to return to the book again and again." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review) "Lee provides a detailed analysis ... .An excellent scholar, [he] cleverly exploits the ancient historians ... .His writing style is lucid ... .Recommended." (Choice)

The first book to focus on the social impact of warfare and the Roman army in Late Antiquity. * Explores the implications of war and the army in a broad range of areas encompassing politics, the economy, and social life * Pays particular attention to the experience of war from the perspective of non-combatants * Investigates the religious dimension of military life and the role of the army in implementing religious policy * Approaches familiar subjects from new perspectives, offering novel insights into the many facets of late Roman history