Research Case: Why Could the Roman Army Combine Orders from the Supreme Commander with Autonomous Judgment by Field Commanders?
A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 7 1. Question In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book VII, the Roman army did not operate only through strict centralized command. The consul held supreme command and final responsibility for: At the same time, military tribunes and centurions could make local decisions … Read more