AboutMichael Troy Expertise My specialties are 17th through 19th Century history, especially in the Americas and Europe. I also have a fair knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman History, and some knowledge of Medieval European history.
My expertise is focuses on Military and political history, but I`ll take a crack at anything.
Experience I have been a guest lecturer at George Washington University. Mostly, I have just read hundreds of books about world history.
Education/Credentials J.D. Univ. of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University
Expert: Michael Troy Date: 5/18/2008 Subject: praetorian army
Question could you say something about what was so political in this army. why could they make or break an emperor?
Answer Hi Jan,
The Praetorian Guard serves as the personal bodyguard of the Emperor of Rome. If the Guard decided to assassinate the Emperor, it would be pretty easy since they were always around him with their weapons, and no one else to help him. Therefore the Emperor when out of his way to keep the Guard happy and to ensure only the most loyal soldiers were in the Guard.
