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The Enemies of Rome: From Hannibal to Attila the Hun
The Enemies of Rome From Hannibal to Attila the Hun
Author: Philip Matyszak
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 murderi...  more » It was once assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilization into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature to conquered peoples.The alternative view now suggests that many of Rome?s enemies?the Celts, Hebrews, and Phoenicians, for example?were developing civilizations in their own right before obliteration at the Roman sword. 72 b&w illustrations
ISBN-13: 9780500287729
ISBN-10: 0500287724
Publication Date: 4/6/2009
Pages: 296
Edition: 1 Ill
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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