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  • Roman Britain's Missing Legion

    What Really Happened to IX Hispana?

    par Simon Elliott ...
    "Examines all the possible fates of the famous IX legion . . . takes you on a fascinating detective journey through all the corners of the Roman Empire." — History . . . The Interesting Bits!Legio IX Hispana had a long and active history, later founding York from where it guarded the northern frontiers in Britain. But the last evidence for its existence in Britain comes from AD 108. The mystery of ... En savoir plus

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  • The Fall of Roman Britain

    and Why We Speak English

    par John Lambshead ...
    "Fascinating. . . . Will have a very special appeal to readers [interested] in the evolution of the English language, Roman history, and medieval British history." — Midwest Book ReviewThe end of empire in Britain was both more abrupt and more complete than in any of the other European Roman provinces. When the fog clears and Britain re-enters the historical record, it is, unlike other former ... En savoir plus

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  • Septimius Severus in Scotland

    The Northern Campaigns of the First Hammer of the Scots

    par Simon Elliott ...
    Since 1975 much new archaeological evidence has come to light to illuminate the immense undertaking of Septimius Severus campaigns in Scotland, allowing for the first time the true story of this savage invasion to be told. In the early 3rd century Severus, the aging Roman emperor, launched an immense shock and awe assault on Scotland that was so savage it resulted in eighty years of peace at Romes ... En savoir plus

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  • Ancient Greeks at War

    Warfare in the Classical World from Agamemnon to Alexander

    par Simon Elliott ...
    "A detailed, insightful survey of Greek warfare" with illustrations and "many well-informed and highly perceptive observations" ( Choice).In this book, historian and archaeologist Simon Elliott considers the different fighting styles of Greek armies and discusses how Greek battles unfolded. Covering every aspect of warfare in the Ancient Greek world from the beginnings of Greek civilization to its ... En savoir plus

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  • The African Emperor

    The Life of Septimius Severus

    par Simon Elliott ...
    Septimius Severus was Rome's black emperor. Born in the blistering heat of a North African spring in Leptis Magna AD 145, he died in the freezing cold of a northern British winter in York in AD 211. A giant of an emperor, whose career can be counted in superlatives, Severus was in power at the height of Rome's might. He led the largest army to ever campaign in Britain, comprising 50,000 men, part ... En savoir plus

    $27.99 CAD

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  • Roman Conquests: Britain

    par Simon Elliott ...
    "Essential reading for anyone with even a minor interest in the Roman invasion of Britain. Superlative history." — Books MonthlyThe Roman Conquests series seeks to explain when and how the Romans were able to conquer a vast empire stretching from the foothills of the Scottish Highlands to the Sahara Desert, from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. How did their armies adapt to and overcome the ... En savoir plus

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  • Agricola in Scotland

    The Northern Campaigns of Roman Britain’s Great Warrior Governor

    par Simon Elliott ...
    A gripping account of Agricola’s bloody campaigns in Scotland, revealing how Rome pushed beyond its frontier.Agricola was the great Flavian warrior governor of Britain tasked by the emperor Vespasian with conquering the far north of its main island for the first time. Initially campaigning in Wales and then the north of modern England to secure his rear, he launched his first assault into modern ... En savoir plus

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  • Empire State

    How the Roman Military Built an Empire

    par Simon Elliott ...
    The armed forces of Rome, particularly those of the later Republic and Principate, are rightly regarded as some of the finest military formations ever to engage in warfare. Less well known however is their use by the State as tools for such nonmilitary activities in political, economic and social contexts. In this capacity they were central instruments for the Emperor to ensure the smooth running ... En savoir plus

    $24.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Roman Legionaries

    Soldiers of Empire

    par Simon Elliott ...
    Collections series Casemate Short History
    A concise and entertaining history of the Roman legionary—from the age of Augustus through the heyday of the Roman Empire.The might of Rome rested on the back of its legions; the superbly trained and equipped fighting force with which the imperial Roman army conquered, subdued and ruled an empire for centuries. The legionary soldier served for 20 years, was rigorously trained, highly equipped, and ... En savoir plus

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  • Vandal Heaven

    Reinterpreting Post-Roman North Africa

    par Simon Elliott ...
    A new study that challenges previous interpretations of post-Roman North Africa. North Africa was one of the richest parts of the Roman Empire, the agricultural powerhouse of the Mediterranean. It was also home to some of the emperor's biggest imperial estates, and prosperous cities of all kinds. Its loss to the Vandals in the first half of the 5th century AD was the mortal blow which both ... En savoir plus

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  • Alexander the Great versus Julius Caesar

    Who was the Greatest Commander in the Ancient World?

    par Simon Elliott ...
    An exhaustive comparison of two great leaders, using seven traits to judge their military successes with the Macedonian Army and the Republican Roman Army.In the annals of ancient history the lights of Alexander the Great and Gaius Julius Caesar shine brighter than any other, inspiring generations of dynasts and despots with their imperial exploits. Each has been termed the greatest military ... En savoir plus

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  • Pertinax

    The Son of a Slave Who Became Roman Emperor

    par Simon Elliott ...
    A biography of the man who ascended the ranks of the military and government to become Roman Emperor.The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination.Born in AD 126, Pertinax made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position in the army. As he ... En savoir plus

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