Les stratagèmes by Sextus Julius Frontinus
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| Author | Frontinus, Sextus Julius, 30?-104 |
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| Translator | Bailly, C. (Charles), 1800-1862 |
| Title | Les stratagèmes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Les stratagèmes" by Sextus Julius Frontinus is a military treatise written in the late 1st century AD. This work serves as a guide for military leaders, categorizing various tactics and strategies employed by great commanders throughout history. The book focuses on essential aspects of warfare, including deception, manipulation of enemy movements, and managing the morale and discipline of troops. The opening of "Les stratagèmes" introduces the reader to the strategic insights of Frontinus, who aims to create a compendium of past military exploits to benefit future generals. It outlines the organization of the work into four books, each focusing on different elements of warfare, commencing with various stratagems that can be utilized before engaging in battle. The initial examples showcase historical figures, such as Cato and Caesar, illustrating the importance of cunning and foresight in military operations. Frontinus emphasizes the utility of his work as a practical source of inspiration and guidance, aimed at enhancing the strategic acumen of commanders faced with complex battlefield scenarios. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science -- Rome -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Deception (Military science) -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16237 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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