Vegetius: Epitome of Military Science [Paperback]

The only Latin art of war to survive, Vegetius’Epitomewas for long a part of the medieval prince’s military education. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a professional standing army, was revolutionary for medieval Europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern Western defense policy.

by far the best English translation of Vegetius available ... —Bryn Mawr Classical Review