REVOLTS AGAINST ROME: Rebellions and Mutinies in the First Century AD

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Examines first-century Roman military mutinies, exploring soldiers' loyalty, rebellion causes, and imperial responses. Mutinies were rare and often caused by changes to conditions of service or harsh discipline which demeaned the soldier's status and honor. This is the story of the common soldier and their often ruthless and brutal commanders. Examines each of the major cases of armed rebellion or military mutiny during the first century, intertwining analysis of the underlying causes and the varying degrees of success in the face of the Imperial response to these threats. Contains 16 mono illustrations.