| Warlords of Republican Rome: Caesar Versus Pompey Contributor(s): Fields, Nic (Author) |
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ISBN: 1935149067 ISBN-13: 9781935149064 Publisher: Casemate OUR PRICE: $28.01 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Ancient - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 937 |
| Physical Information: 0.96" H x 6" W x 9" (1.11 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The war between Caesar and Pompey was one of the defining moments in Roman history. The clash between these great generals gripped the attention of their contemporaries and it has fascinated historians ever since. These powerful men were among the dominant personalities of their age, and their struggle for supremacy divided Rome. In this original and perceptive study Nic Fields explores the complex, often brutal world of Roman politics and the lethal rivalry of Caesar and Pompey that grew out of it. He reconsiders them as individuals and politicians and, above all, as soldiers. His highly readable account of this contest for power gives a vivid insight into the rise and fall of two of the greatest warlords of the ancient world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fields, Nic: - DR NIC FIELDS started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to university and completed his doctorate in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director of the British School at Athens, then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. He is now a freelance author and researcher based in southwest France, specializing in ancient military history. |