07-08-2014, 07:58 AM
Tim wrote:
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?
Due to receiving a private abusive PM viciously lampooning my research from a member of this forum (who needs anger management therapy), I have no wish to further discuss my research.
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?
Due to receiving a private abusive PM viciously lampooning my research from a member of this forum (who needs anger management therapy), I have no wish to further discuss my research.
