Authors Bio- Titus Flavius Josephus born Joseph ben Matityahu was a first-centuryROMANIO JUES scholar,Historian and Hagiographer, who was born in Jerusalem then part of Roman Judea—to a father of Priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry.
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Date/Context-The Roman Empire "Army of the Romans" is a term encompassing the terrestrial armed forces deployed by the Roman kingdom (to c. 500 BC), the Roman Republic (500–31 BC), the Roman Empire (31 BC – 395/476 AD). It is thus a term that spans approximately 2,000 years, during which the Roman armed forces underwent numerous permutations in composition, organization, equipment and tactics, while conserving a core of lasting traditions
Summary-The Imperial army of Rome is proved to be the best army of the ancient Rome. This passage is surrounded around the discipline, training, and abilities of Roman soldiers. This passage shows how people or soldiers are motivated to their countries and ready to sacrifice their life. It tell us about the how soldiers of the imperial army get trained and chosen from the country men. The strength of the imperial army was way more then calculated now and because of the army, Rome never get surprisingly attacked by the enemies.
Key Quotation- " The outer walls and all the installations within are completed more quickly than thought, so numerous and skilled are the workmen".
Josephus writes as though he is awed by the accomplishments of the Augustus and his army. He admires the army for its skill, dedication, and fortitude.
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