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Lucius Verus and the Roman defence of the East

Title
Lucius Verus and the Roman defence of the East / M.C. Bishop.
Author
Bishop, M. C.
Publication
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2018.

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Description
xv, 197 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps; 25 cm
Summary
"Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius for nine years until his untimely death. The later sources were strangely hostile to him and modern writers tend to dismiss him, but contemporary writings shine a more favourable light on his accomplishments. His handling of military affairs, particularly the conflict with Parthia after their invasions of Armenia and Syria, deserves a new consideration in the light of a careful reassessment of all the available source material. This volume looks at the upbringing of the boy who lost two fathers, acquired a brother, had his name changed twice, became a general overnight, and commanded the army that defeated one of Rome's greatest foes in the 2nd century AD. His rise to power is placed in the context of Rome's campaigns in the East and the part played by all from the ordinary soldiers up to the aristocracy who commanded them in making Lucius Verus Parthian Wars a success." --Publisher description.
Subject
  • Verus, Lucius Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 130-169
  • Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180
  • 30 B.C.-476 A.D
  • Generals > Rome > Biography
  • Emperors > Rome > Biography
  • Generals
  • Emperors
  • Rome > History > Marcus Aurelius, 161-180
  • Rome > History, Military > 30 B.C.-476 A.D
  • Rome (Empire)
Genre/Form
  • Military history.
  • History.
  • Biography.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages ([167]-181) and index.
Call Number
JFE 18-7637
ISBN
  • 1473847605
  • 9781473847606
OCLC
991505764
Author
Bishop, M. C., author.
Title
Lucius Verus and the Roman defence of the East / M.C. Bishop.
Publisher
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2018.
Type of Content
text
still image
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages ([167]-181) and index.
Chronological Term
30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Research Call Number
JFE 18-7637
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