War in Late Antiquity

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