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Intelligence activities in ancient Rome : trust in the gods, but verify /

Intelligence activities have always been an integral part of statecraft, and this book looks at how the Romans used intelligence to maintain their empire's security.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sheldon, Rose Mary, 1948-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Routledge, 2004.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Maps and illustrations; Maps; Illustrations; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the author; Chronology; Abbreviations; Part I The Republic; Introduction: intelligence ancient and modern; Notes; 1 Trust in the gods, but verify; Intelligence and religion; Scouting and reconnaissance; Sources: prisoners, traitors, deserters, and exiles; Spies; Diversion, deception, and disinformation; Rome in transition; Notes; 2 Rome conquers Italy: methods and motives; Military intelligence 509-264 BC; Spies and scouts; Transmission; New institutions; Colonies and intelligence.