Rome and its enemies: an empire created and destroyed by war

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Rome and its enemies
An empire created and destroyed by war

This book is also available in German translation.
This book is also available in German translation.

Author: Jane Penrose

Hardcover; October 2005; 304 pages

About this book:
Spanning over a thousand years and spanning an immense geographical area, the Roman Empire was the largest in world history. At its most powerful, the empire cast a shadow over the known world, and its legacy continues to influence politics, art, and culture throughout the world today. Rome's power was won on the battlefield, and the empire's greatness is reflected in the warrior reputation of the enemies it subdued. Hannibal, the Carthaginians, the Mithridates, the Gauls, the Sassanid Persians, and the infamous Goths are among the forces that battled against Rome's might. Rome and Its Enemies juxtaposes the society and military structure of each of these peoples with those of the contemporary Roman army. Using previously published Osprey material, this book is divided into four chronological sections focusing on major wars and battles. It is lavishly illustrated, and color photographs, artwork, and maps support the text to provide a comprehensive introduction to the rise and fall of an empire created and destroyed by war. Introduction by Tom Holland, author of the bestselling Persian Fire and Rubicon.

The author:
A history graduate from Oxford, Jane Penrose has been publishing historical books for 10 years. She recently edited the acclaimed D-Day companion for Osprey Publishing. Jane lives and works in Norfolk, England.

Content:
# Introduction
# Early Republic
# Late Republic
# Early Empire
# Late Empire
# Glossary
# Bibliography