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The Roman Barbarian Wars, the era of Roman conquest, Ludwig Heinrich Dyck

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The Roman Barbarian Wars, the era of Roman conquest, Ludwig Heinrich Dyck

Language

eng

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Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Roman Barbarian Wars

Nature of contents

dictionaries

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Ludwig Heinrich Dyck

Sub title

the era of Roman conquest

Summary

The history of the 'barbarian' peoples of Europe is filled with dramatic wars and migrations along with charismatic and often farsighted leaders. Inevitably, their greatest challenge was their struggle with the renowned military might of Rome. Even when outnumbered and faced by better equipped and trained Roman legions, the barbarians could inflict devastating defeats upon Rome. Though sometimes fickle in battle, the barbarian warrior was capable of reckless bravery. The Romans themselves admired the size and strength of the barbarians, which, combined with a life of hardship and intertribal warfare, made them dangerous opponentsThis book, however, is as much about Rome as it is about its tribal foes. Ludwig Dyck begins with the foundation of the city of Rome and follows her growth into a martial empire, complete with its pageantry and glory, its genius, its brutality and its arrogance. All this is told in a fast-paced, accessible narrative style

Target audience

adult

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