The Nisibis War: The Defence of the Roman East, Ad 337-363

by John S. Harrel

Book Overview

Analyses the evolving organization and tactics of both the Roman army of the 4th century and the armies of their Sassanid Persian opponents. The war of 337-363 (which the author dubs the Nisibis War), was an exception to the traditional Roman reliance on a strategic offensive to bring about a decisive battle. Instead, the Emperor Constantius II adopted a defensive strategy and conducted a mobile defense based upon small frontier (limitanei) forces...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526782065
• ISBN13: 9781526782069
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"