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Mons Graupius AD 83
Rome’s battle at the edge of the world
Mons Graupius AD 83
Rome’s battle at the edge of the world
Description
In AD 77, Roman forces under Agricola marched into the northern reaches of Britain in an attempt to pacify the Caledonian tribesman. For seven years, the Romans marched and battled across what is now Scotland. Finally, in AD 83, they fought the final battle at Mons Graupius where 10,000 Caledonians were slaughtered from only 360 Roman dead. It proved the high-water mark of Roman power in Britain. Following unrest elsewhere in the empire, the north of Scotland was abandoned and Rome's forces began their long retreat. Never again would Roman arms stand on the edge of the known world.
Table of Contents
Origins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing forces /Opposing commanders and plans /The campaign /The battle /Aftermath /The battlefield today /Bibliography /Abbreviations /Index
Product details
| Published | 10 Jul 2010 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781846039263 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 43 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Campaign |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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