In the Name of Rome

The Men Who Won the Roman Empire

Adrian Goldsworthy

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Phoenix
01 November 2004

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Warfare & defence

The Roman army was one of the most effective fighting forces in history.

The legions and their commanders carved out an empire which eventually included the greater part of the known world. This was thanks largely to the generals who led the Roman army to victory after victory, and whose strategic and tactical decisions shaped the course of several centuries of warfare.

Goldsworthy concentrates on those Roman generals who displayed exceptional gifts of leadership and who won the greatest victories. With 26 chapters covering the entire span of the Roman Empire, it is a complete history of Roman warfare.

By: Adrian Goldsworthy
Imprint: Phoenix
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 131mm, Width: 201mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 338g
ISBN: 9780753817896
ISBN 10: 0753817896
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 November 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.adriangoldsworthy.com

Adrian Goldsworthy has a doctorate from Oxford University. His first book, THE ROMAN ARMY AT WAR, was recognised by John Keegan, the general Editor of THE HISTORY OF WARFARE, as an exceptionally impressive work, original in treatment and impressive in style. He has since written five other books, to great acclaim.

Reviews for In the Name of Rome: The Men Who Won the Roman Empire

Absorbing. The best book I know on the Roman army and its commanders. Here is a highly readable compendium of military experience; Goldsworthy knows his material inside out.--HISTORY TODAY