Covers the rise of the Mediterranean superpower and legendary foes like Hannibal Barca.
Rather than just a Roman history, the book compares Roman military structures directly with those of their enemies, providing a balanced look at barbarian tactics and social organization. Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Des...
The book Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Destroyed by War , edited by Jane Penrose , is a comprehensive military history that examines the Roman Empire through the lens of its greatest adversaries. It argues that Rome’s identity and survival were inextricably linked to its perpetual state of conflict, with its strength often forged in the fires of near-total defeat. Core Structure and Scope Covers the rise of the Mediterranean superpower and