07-07-2014, 02:13 PM
Quote:After covering the Roman army from the introduction of the Servian constitution to the sack of Rome, I can prove without doubt that the both the Roman social and military systems strictly adhere to Pythagorean doctrines, and that the legions are increased in size in accordance with the time frame of the Pythagorean saeculum.
Can you clarify: Are you positing that the number of legions was increased due to a mathematical formula based on size of the original tribes.....as opposed to practical considerations such as the need to raise to legions to respond to a crisis? How would this have worked during the 3rd century crisis when many of the Illyrian and dacian barracks emperors had little, if any, knowledge of roman history. Are you suggesting that Diocletian, whilst campaigning in the east, would base the number of troops he levies off of some abstract formula rather than practical necessities.
And, how does this work when you have multiple claimants to the throne?
There are some who call me ......... Tim?