Roman Warfare by Adrian Goldsworthy

Roman Warfare by Adrian Goldsworthy

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A renowned historian looks at why the Roman Army was the most professional fighting force in ancient history

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Roman Warfare by Adrian Goldsworthy

When Alexander the Great carved out his empire, Rome was just one of many city states on the Italian peninsula. Yet it conquered its neighbours one-by-one, defeated Carthage and eventually overwhelmed the Greek successor states too. As its republican institutions gave way to Imperial rule by Augustus and his heirs, the Roman Empire extended from the French Atlantic coast to Syria. Later conquests included Britain and much of modern Romania. How did Rome overcome opponent after opponent? What was the grand strategy of the Roman Empire? Adrian Goldsworthy reveals why Rome developed the most professional fighting force of the ancient world and what it was like to be a soldier in the legions.
Adrian Goldsworthy has a doctorate from Oxford University. His books have sold more than a quarter of a million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. A full-time author, he regularly contributes to TV documentaries on Roman themes and has lectured on Roman history in both the UK and USA. http://www.adriangoldsworthy.com/
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ISBN 13 9780753822586
ISBN 10 075382258X
Title Roman Warfare
Author Adrian Goldsworthy
Series Phoenix Press Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 2007-05-16
Number of pages 240
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