The Enemies of Rome - Matyszak, Philip
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This engrossing book looks at the growth and eventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint of the peoples who fought against it. Here is the reality behind legends such as Spartacus the gladiator, Shapur the conqueror, and Mithridates the connoisseur of poisons, among others. Some enemies of Rome were noble heroes, others were murdering villains, but each has a unique and fascinating story.

Produktbeschreibung
This engrossing book looks at the growth and eventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint of the peoples who fought against it. Here is the reality behind legends such as Spartacus the gladiator, Shapur the conqueror, and Mithridates the connoisseur of poisons, among others. Some enemies of Rome were noble heroes, others were murdering villains, but each has a unique and fascinating story.
Autorenporträt
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.