History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 1 - Chapter I Part 2

from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · host Edward Gibbon

In which the steady vastness and disciplined might of the Roman Empire are examined through the reigns of Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius, revealing a realm maintained more by prudent moderation and preparation than by conquest. The chapter delineates the composition, training, and organisation of the legions and auxiliaries, illustrating the blend of honour, religion, and stern discipline that underpinned their enduring strength upon the frontiers of civilisation.

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