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The Dacians and Getae at War - 4th Century BC- 2nd Century AD (Paperback)
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The Dacians and Getae at War - 4th Century BC- 2nd Century AD (Paperback)
Series: Men-at-Arms
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This intriguing book describes the Romans’ formidably warlike enemies
in modern Romania and Bulgaria – their ‘most illustrated’ opponents,
thanks to friezes on Trajan’s Column and carvings on Trajan’s
Adamklissi monument.
Formidable warriors, able to field tens of thousands of infantry and
cavalry and led by a military aristocracy, the Dacians and Getae
presented a real threat to Rome’s north-eastern frontier. They
inflicted several defeats on Rome, crossing the Danube to invade the
province of Moesia, and later stubbornly resisting counter-invasions
from their strong mountain fortresses.
Historians believe that the Dacians and Getae were essentially the same
group of tribes during successive periods, related to Thracian tribes
from territory south of the Carpathian Mountains, but their exact
relationship in place and time is a subject for debate. Those called
the ‘Getae’ by ancient Greek sources were actively expanding by at
least the 4th century BC; some enlisted as mercenaries in Roman armies
during the 1st century BC, and others later clashed with the army of
Augustus, fighting alongside the Sarmatians. The people whom the Romans
called the ‘Dacians’ are best known from wars against the emperors
Domitian in AD 85–89 and Trajan in 101–106. At their peak, the Dacians
and Getae defeated neighbouring peoples stretching from modern Slovakia
to southern Ukraine and it is believed that the effectiveness of their
weapons caused modifications in Roman infantry armour.
Although most direct ancient sources have been lost to us, enough
references remain to reconstruct a picture of their society and
culture. Using previously unseen photos of archaeological finds with
colour illustrations showing the appearance and weaponry of their
warrior kings, noblemen, infantry and cavalry, this detailed book draws
upon the latest literary and archaeological research to provide a
complete account of these fascinating fighters.
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