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Fortissimi and Validissimi

The Batavian auxiliaries of the Roman army

Rada Varga

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English
Helion & Company
01 February 2026
Fortissimi and Validissimi, the strongest and bravest, was how Roman writers described the Batavians. Natives of the Lower Rhine, they were a community of ethnic soldiers who supplied the Roman army with men. Led by their native aristocracy, loyal and fierce, they became elite soldiers, personal bodyguards to the emperors and the empire's most valued European auxiliaries.

The book draws on many sources, such as Roman historical writings, Latin inscriptions and archaeological finds - the author is a coordinator of the excavations at the site of a Batavian cavalry troop. The history of the Batavians includes remarkable events: a rebellion against Rome in the Lower Rhine, a bloody battle with the Caledonians in Britannia, a cavalryman crossing the Danube in full armour before Emperor Hadrian, and a troop commander being called 'rex' while being asked for more beer for his men.

Fortissimi and Validissimi recreates a compelling history, for history enthusiasts, re-enactment communities and professionals alike.

AUTHOR: Rada Varga Is A Researcher At Babe?-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, And Specialises On Digital Epigraphy, Ancient Population Studies, Roman Occupations And Professions. She Is The Coordinator Of The Project That Hosted The Conference (Http: //Romans1by1.

Com), And Also Directs The Archaeological Excavations In The Civil Settlement Of The Auxiliary Fort Of Razboieni (Ad Batavos), Dacia.

24 b/w photos, 1 b/w illustration, 7 b/w maps, 1 table
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Imprint:   Helion & Company
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 180mm, 
ISBN:   9781804518267
ISBN 10:   1804518263
Series:   From Alexander to Adrianople 3000 BCE-400 CE
Pages:   108
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Rada Varga Is A Researcher At Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, And Specialises On Digital Epigraphy, Ancient Population Studies, Roman Occupations And Professions. She Is The Coordinator Of The Project That Hosted The Conference (Http: //Romans1by1.Com), And Also Directs The Archaeological Excavations In The Civil Settlement Of The Auxiliary Fort Of Razboieni (Ad Batavos), Dacia.

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