Roman Republic at War: A Compendium of Roman Battles from 498 to 31 BC

By Don Taylor

In a single volume, Roman Republic at War catalogues and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Republic between 480 and 31 BC (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient texts, in order to offer a brief description of each battle based solely on the information provided by the earliest surviving sources which chronicle the event. This approach provides the reader a concise foundation of information to which they can then confidently apply later scholarly interpretation presented in secondary sources in order to achieve a more accurate understanding of the most likely battlefield scenario.

In writing the battle descriptions, the author has not sought to analyze the evidence contained in the surviving accounts, nor embellish them beyond that which was necessary to provide clarity to the modern reader. He allows the original writers to speak for themselves, presenting the reader with a succinct version of what the ancient chroniclers tell us of these dramatic events. It is an excellent first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Republic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pen and Sword
• Release date: Jan 31, 2017
• ISBN: 9781473894440

Don Taylor

Don Taylor is an Assistant Professor at Johnson & Wales University: Charlotte Campus. He has previously published S.E.E.D.:Self Esteem and Expression Development for African-American Adolescents, used in group work with young men and women. Prior to his work as a college professor, Don worked as a Human Services Professional focusing on marriage and family and family violence issues. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife, Vicki who is a life coach for women in transition and an adjunct professor in English and Psychology.