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Explore how Rome maintained control of the Near East for over seven centuries in this comprehensive historical study. Professor Isaac examines the Roman military presence across distant eastern provinces, revealing the practical mechanisms behind imperial administration. This work addresses fundamental questions about the army's impact on provincial populations and Rome's strategic responses to desert warfare and nomadic threats. Drawing on both well-known and overlooked historical sources, the book reassesses the relationship between military power and territorial control in antiquity. Essential reading for anyone interested in Roman military history, imperial logistics, and the cultural dynamics of empire in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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The Limits of Empire provides the first comprehensive examination of Roman military strategy and presence throughout the Near East provinces.

Oxford University Press edition presents scholarly analysis of how Rome adapted military tactics to desert terrain and nomadic populations.

Reassesses both established and neglected historical sources to reveal new perspectives on Roman imperial control mechanisms.

Addresses the direct impact of Roman army occupation on Near Eastern provincial populations and local societies.

Part of the Clarendon Paperbacks series, offering accessible yet rigorous academic treatment of ancient military history.

Essential reference for understanding how distance and geography shaped Roman military organization and imperial logistics.

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17 February 1994
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15 February 2007

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