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  • GREAT BATTLES OF THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE
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    GREAT BATTLES OF THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    From renown Roman historian, Dr. Simon Elliott presents eight of the greatest, most significant battles from the first two and a half centuries of Rome's Imperial period. Dr Simon Elliott describes eight of the greatest, most decisive of the Roman Empire of the first to third centuries. The list includes battles fought from the highlands of Scotland and the forests of Germany t...

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  • ROMAN BRITAIN'S PIRATE KING
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    ROMAN BRITAIN'S PIRATE KING
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A "fascinating and engaging" study of the naval commander who defied an emperor and ruled in Britain and northern Gaul for a decade ( Midwest Book Review). In the middle of the third century AD, Roman Britain's regional fleet, the Classis Britannica, disappeared. It was never to return. Soon the North Sea and English Channel were overrun by Germanic pirates preying upon the eas...

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  • ROMAN BRITAIN'S PIRATE KING
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    ROMAN BRITAIN'S PIRATE KING
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A "fascinating and engaging" study of the naval commander who defied an emperor and ruled in Britain and northern Gaul for a decade ( Midwest Book Review). In the middle of the third century AD, Roman Britain's regional fleet, the Classis Britannica, disappeared. It was never to return. Soon the North Sea and English Channel were overrun by Germanic pirates preying upon the eas...

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  • ROMAN WARRIORS
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    ROMAN WARRIORS
    GRAHAM SUMNER / SIMON ELLIOTT
    Gathering together stunning artwork from Graham Sumner’s impressive, expansive portfolio, featuring never-before-seen illustrations from the artist and reminding us of his exceptional ability to bring Ancient Rome to life through painting, this colorful, comprehensive anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of military history in general. Introduced with ...

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  • SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS IN SCOTLAND
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    SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS IN SCOTLAND
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    Since 1975 much new archaeological evidence has come to light to illuminate the immense undertaking of Septimius Severus campaigns in Scotland, allowing for the first time the true story of this savage invasion to be told. In the early 3rd century Severus, the aging Roman emperor, launched an immense shock and awe assault on Scotland that was so savage it resulted in eighty yea...

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  • EMPIRE STATE
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    EMPIRE STATE
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    The armed forces of Rome, particularly those of the later Republic and Principate, are rightly regarded as some of the finest military formations ever to engage in warfare. Less well known however is their use by the State as tools for such nonmilitary activities in political, economic and social contexts. In this capacity they were central instruments for the Emperor to ensure...

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  • AGRICOLA IN SCOTLAND
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    AGRICOLA IN SCOTLAND
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A gripping account of Agricola’s bloody campaigns in Scotland, revealing how Rome pushed beyond its frontier. Agricola was the great Flavian warrior governor of Britain tasked by the emperor Vespasian with conquering the far north of its main island for the first time. Initially campaigning in Wales and then the north of modern England to secure his rear, he launched his first ...

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  • VANDAL HEAVEN
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    VANDAL HEAVEN
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A new study that challenges previous interpretations of post-Roman North Africa. North Africa was one of the richest parts of the Roman Empire, the agricultural powerhouse of the Mediterranean. It was also home to some of the emperor's biggest imperial estates, and prosperous cities of all kinds. Its loss to the Vandals in the first half of the 5th century AD was the mortal blo...

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  • ROMAN SPECIAL FORCES AND SPECIAL OPS
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    ROMAN SPECIAL FORCES AND SPECIAL OPS
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    Much has been written about the Roman army and the mighty legions that conquered their empire and then defended it for centuries against all comers. But little has been written about the men and units employed when something more subtle than the march of legions into pitched battle was required. This is the only book available dedicated to Roman special ops and the role of the ...

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  • ALEXANDER THE GREAT VERSUS JULIUS CAESAR
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    ALEXANDER THE GREAT VERSUS JULIUS CAESAR
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    An exhaustive comparison of two great leaders, using seven traits to judge their military successes with the Macedonian Army and the Republican Roman Army.   In the annals of ancient history the lights of Alexander the Great and Gaius Julius Caesar shine brighter than any other, inspiring generations of dynasts and despots with their imperial exploits. Each has been termed the ...

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  • ANCIENT GREEKS AT WAR
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    ANCIENT GREEKS AT WAR
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    "A detailed, insightful survey of Greek warfare" with illustrations and "many well-informed and highly perceptive observations" ( Choice).   In this book, historian and archaeologist Simon Elliott considers the different fighting styles of Greek armies and discusses how Greek battles unfolded. Covering every aspect of warfare in the Ancient Greek world from the beginnings of Gr...

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  • ROMAN CONQUESTS: BRITAIN
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    ROMAN CONQUESTS: BRITAIN
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    "Essential reading for anyone with even a minor interest in the Roman invasion of Britain. Superlative history." — Books Monthly The Roman Conquests series seeks to explain when and how the Romans were able to conquer a vast empire stretching from the foothills of the Scottish Highlands to the Sahara Desert, from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. How did their armies adapt to a...

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  • OLD TESTAMENT WARRIORS
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    OLD TESTAMENT WARRIORS
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A concise history of warfare between Ancient Middle Eastern cultures in the age of the Old Testament using archaeology and evidence from the Bible.   The period covered by the Old Testament—beginning in approximately 3000 BC—was one of great technological development and innovation in warfare, as competing cultures clashed in the ancient Middle East. The Sumerians were the firs...

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  • PERTINAX
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    PERTINAX
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A biography of the man who ascended the ranks of the military and government to become Roman Emperor. The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination. Born in AD 126, Pertinax made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position...

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  • JULIUS CAESAR
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    JULIUS CAESAR
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A look at the remarkable military career of ancient Rome's most celebrated leader.   Born into an aristocratic family, Julius Caesar has been an inspiration to countless military commanders over the past two millennia. His early military campaigns, part of his progression along the cursus honorum, ranged from the East to Spain to the early Roman civil wars. His participation in...

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  • ROMAN LEGIONARIES
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    ROMAN LEGIONARIES
    SIMON ELLIOTT
    A concise and entertaining history of the Roman legionary—from the age of Augustus through the heyday of the Roman Empire. The might of Rome rested on the back of its legions; the superbly trained and equipped fighting force with which the imperial Roman army conquered, subdued and ruled an empire for centuries. The legionary soldier served for 20 years, was rigorously trained,...

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