Europe and the Faith Chapter 3 - (Cont. 2)

The Hilaire Belloc Library · Aug 30, 2026 · 14m

In which the gradual transformation of the Roman Army is observed, from a proud civic institution of Roman citizens to a professional force largely composed of barbarian recruits, whose loyalty to the Empire itself remained steadfast despite their diverse origins. The uneasy coexistence of civilization and barbarism is traced through the increasing reliance on barbarian auxiliaries and the persistent threat of external raiders, all under the enduring authority of the Roman state.