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The War That Made The Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, And Octavian At Actium
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A Splendid (The Wall Street Journal) Account Of One Of Historys Most Important And Yet Littleknown Wars, The Campaign Culminating In The Battle Of Actium In 31 Bc, Whose Outcome Determined The Future Of The Roman Empire.Following Caesars Assassination And Mark Antonys Defeat Of The Conspirators Who Killed Caesar, Two Powerful Men Remained In Romeantony And Caesars Chosen Heir, Young Octavian, The Future Augustus. When Antony Fell In Love With The Most Powerful Woman In The World, Egypts Ruler Cleopatra, And Thwarted Octavians Ambition To Rule The Empire, Another Civil War Broke Out. In 31 Bc One Of The Largest Naval Battles In The Ancient World Took Placemore Than 600 Ships, Almost 200,000 Men, And One Womanthe Battle Of Actium. Octavian Prevailed Over Antony And Cleopatra, Who Subsequently Killed Themselves.The Battle Of Actium Had Great Consequences For The Empire. Had Antony And Cleopatra Won, The Empires Capital Might Have Moved From Rome To Alexandria, Cleopatras Capital, And Latin Might Have Become The Empires Second Language After Greek, Which Was Spoken Throughout The Eastern Mediterranean, Including Egypt.In This Superbly Recounted (The National Review) History, Barry Strauss, Ancient History Authority, Describes This Consequential Battle With The Drama And Expertise That It Deserves. The War That Made The Roman Empire Is Essential History That Features Three Of The Greatest Figures Of The Ancient World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The War That Made the Roman Empire'? A: The book primarily focuses on the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, a pivotal conflict that determined the future of the Roman Empire, involving key figures such as Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The War That Made the Roman Empire' is Barry Strauss, a recognized authority in ancient history.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The War That Made the Roman Empire' published? A: The book was published on March 22, 2022.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Roman history? A: Yes, this book is ideal for those interested in Roman history, particularly the events surrounding the rise of the Roman Empire and the significance of the Battle of Actium.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include political ambition, military strategy, and the personal relationships between historical figures like Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into the aftermath of the Battle of Actium? A: Yes, it discusses the consequences of the battle, including how it affected the Roman Empire's capital and the potential cultural shifts in language.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is suited for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of ancient Roman power struggles.
- Q: What kind of reviews has the book received? A: The book has been described as 'splendid' by The Wall Street Journal and 'superbly recounted' by The National Review, indicating positive reception from critics.