11-01-2006, 03:06 AM
Hello Valerius.
Do you fellows never sleep?
About who "They" were in my previous message.
The "they" were Jacobus (Who was identified as Bishop, guardian and commander in chief) and Ursicinus (whom you identified as the MOH).
You answered my question concerning Ursicinus, he was there as commander of cavalry. But do you have any idea who this Jacobus was (besides a bishop). He then is the "They - as military governors - " I refered to above. And were "they" subordinate to the city Duumviri and Curia decisions (during a siege?)
I didn't explain this before, but I am researching for a novel I am writing about a soldier in the Roman Army and it starts in the year AD 336. I don't want to just write an adventure novel with a lot of flashing swords and flying arrows. I have read some books that make gross errors.
I want one that people who are serious about history can read - and not toss it over their shoulders once they read the part about Attila attacking the Normans in the battle of Dublin. :lol:
Am I asking too detailed of questions? You guys have been great aids and I don't want to wear out the welcome mat.
But I do have another question now.
If Ursicinius was MOH when the Persian army arrived, would he have been made responsible for the defense of the city (since he was cavalry and defensive works mainly infantry?) or would the equivelant of an Urban Cohort per Nisibis been responsible.
I am trying to get a handle of how cities were organized for defense, their internal chain of command, ultimate decision makers, etc.) and though my personal library grows by the month, there is still much I would like to know.
Thanks again for you help.
Me
Do you fellows never sleep?
About who "They" were in my previous message.
The "they" were Jacobus (Who was identified as Bishop, guardian and commander in chief) and Ursicinus (whom you identified as the MOH).
You answered my question concerning Ursicinus, he was there as commander of cavalry. But do you have any idea who this Jacobus was (besides a bishop). He then is the "They - as military governors - " I refered to above. And were "they" subordinate to the city Duumviri and Curia decisions (during a siege?)
I didn't explain this before, but I am researching for a novel I am writing about a soldier in the Roman Army and it starts in the year AD 336. I don't want to just write an adventure novel with a lot of flashing swords and flying arrows. I have read some books that make gross errors.
I want one that people who are serious about history can read - and not toss it over their shoulders once they read the part about Attila attacking the Normans in the battle of Dublin. :lol:
Am I asking too detailed of questions? You guys have been great aids and I don't want to wear out the welcome mat.
But I do have another question now.
If Ursicinius was MOH when the Persian army arrived, would he have been made responsible for the defense of the city (since he was cavalry and defensive works mainly infantry?) or would the equivelant of an Urban Cohort per Nisibis been responsible.
I am trying to get a handle of how cities were organized for defense, their internal chain of command, ultimate decision makers, etc.) and though my personal library grows by the month, there is still much I would like to know.
Thanks again for you help.
Me
AKA Tom Chelmowski
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)
