Natural Barriers
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·        Natural barriers seen as obstacles preventing adequate action.  Only strategy he can think of is preventative or retaliatory – De rebes bellicus

·        Pliny shows similar attitude to natural barriers – no barbarian King will be defended against Trajan by “by the sea in between, by immense rivers or steep mountains”

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·        Persians could cross rivers easily – Procopius suggests Kurso could cross the Euphrates with 100 thousand med.  Can be used as a barrier, but not that effective.

Other Notes in this Category

1. Benjamin issac – the limits of empire
2. Conclusions and Epilogue
3. Decision Making and War aims
4. Fall of the Old Order
5. Geographical Concepts and Intelligence
6. Natural Barriers
7. Overview
8. People and Territory
9. Social and Economic Base
10. The Islamic Conquests

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