Vegetius books in order
Writer of the Later Roman Empire
- Lived
- 400–450
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Vegetius published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is De Re Militari.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Vegetius
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De Re Militari
Vegetius's most-read book.
Poetry in order
De Re Militari (1965)
About Vegetius
Publius Vegetius Renatus, known as Vegetius, was a writer of the Later Roman Empire. Nothing is known of his life or station beyond what is contained in his two surviving works: Epitoma rei militaris, and the lesser-known Digesta Artis Mulomedicinae, a guide to veterinary medicine. He identifies himself in the opening of his work Epitoma rei militaris as a Christian.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vegetius FAQ
- How many books has Vegetius written?
- Vegetius published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vegetius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Re Militari.
- What is Vegetius's most famous book?
- De Re Militari is Vegetius's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.