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Battle of Actium 31 BC: War for the World (Hardcover): Lee Fratantuono

Battle of Actium 31 BC: War for the World (Hardcover)

Lee Fratantuono

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A good argument could be made that the Battle of Actium was the most significant military engagement in Roman history. On a bright September day, the naval forces of Octavian clashed with those of Antony and Cleopatra off the coast of western Greece. The victory Octavian enjoyed that day set the state for forty-four years of what would come to be known as the Augustan Peace, and was in no small way the dawn of the Roman Empire. Yet, despite its significance, what exactly happened at Actium has been a mystery, despite significant labours and effort on the part of many classicists and military historians both amateur and professional. Professor Lee Fratantuono re-examines the ancient evidence and presents a compelling and solidly documented account of what took place in the waters off the promontory of Leucas in late August and early September of 31 B.C.

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Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: August 2016
Authors: Lee Fratantuono
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 978-1-4738-4714-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
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LSN: 1-4738-4714-1
Barcode: 9781473847149

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