Essay Assignment for Bithus: a Soldier in the Roman Army

Essay Assignment for Bithus: a Soldier in the Roman Army

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (1–2 pages) on the following topic:

Create an account of life in the Roman army written from the point of view of a Roman soldier, using the events you describe to highlight the role of the army in imperial expansion and rule. Your account may deal with any aspect of military life you choose, from initial recruitment, to deployment in distant and unfamiliar lands, to the actual experience of battle.

You may find it helpful to review the sections of Chapter 6 of your textbook titled “The Principate,” “Roman Expansion,” and “Rome and the Provinces” before you begin.