The problems facing the late Roman Empire were legion and had to be dealt with accordingly. This meant that the Roman army had to adapt or die. This book gives a stimulating overview of how the army adapted and changed to meet these challenges.

Auteur

Dixon, Karen R.; Southern, Pat

Résumé
This book offers an alternative vision for the future of architecture, a timely and invaluable contribution to the debate concerning emergent surfaces and the next generation of building membranes in this era of extreme computational control.Areas covered include:the future relationship between structure and ornamentthe value of mass customization for the next generation of modular building componentsthe role of smart materials in creating a sustainable universe.Critical essays are combined with cutting-edge work to form an inspiring manual of varied digital and analog techniques. Highly illustrated with over 300 photographs, illustrations, and drawings, Autogenic Structures is for anyone curious to learn about a visionary approach to the development of architecture.

Contenu

Chapter I Sources; Chapter II Crisis and Transition; Chapter III Barbarians and Bureaucrats; Chapter IV Recruitment; Chapter V Conditions of Service; chapter VI Equipment; chapter VII Fortifications; chapter VIII Siege Warfare; Chapter IX The Morale of the Late Roman Army; Chapter X The end of the Army;