Actium 31 BC

Downfall of Antony and Cleopatra

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Actium 31 BC

Downfall of Antony and Cleopatra

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A highly illustrated account of the decisive battle of the Third Roman Civil War. Octavian's victory led directly to the formation of the Roman Empire.

In 32 BC, the Roman Republic descended into civil war between the forces of the Octavian in the west and the famous lovers Cleopatra and Marc Antony in the East. Acting quickly, Octavian managed to trap his foes in the Gulf of Actium. In the ensuing battle, Anthony and Cleopatra manage to escape, but their military forces and their hopes for victory in the war were crushed. Soon afterward, the lovers committed suicide, and Octavian dissolved the republic and declared himself Emperor.

Actium has remained one of the most famous battles of the ancient world thanks to Shakespeare and Hollywood. This up-to-date book tells the true story of the decisive and bloody battle that would once and for all seal the fate of the Roman Republic.

Table of Contents

Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing armies
Orders of battle
Opposing Plans
The campaign
The battles
Aftermath
The battlefields today
Further reading
Index

Product details

Published 10 Jun 2009
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781846034053
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 51 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Campaign
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Si Sheppard

London-born Si Sheppard completed his Bachelors an…

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Christa Hook

CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986…

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