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Roman Wars in Spain
Daniel Varga
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Description for Roman Wars in Spain
Hardback. Drawing on the very latest historical and archaeological research, this title challenges preconceptions and outdated views of Rome's Iberian foes, showing them to be more militarily sophisticated than often supposed. It analyses the lessons learnt by the Romans and how they adapted weapons, tactics and organization in response to guerrilla warfare. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 480.
It took the Romans almost exactly 200 years to conquer the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal). The skilful and tenacious resistance of the various inhabitants, utilizing superior mobility in the rugged terrain to wage a guerrilla war, made the region the graveyard of many a Roman army. But the lessons, though painful, were eventually learnt and the heat of this so-called 'fiery war' forged the legions into a more effective force. Daniel Varga analyses the strategies and tactics of both sides, drawing on the traditional literary sources but also the latest archaeological research. He examines the problems faced ... Read more
It took the Romans almost exactly 200 years to conquer the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal). The skilful and tenacious resistance of the various inhabitants, utilizing superior mobility in the rugged terrain to wage a guerrilla war, made the region the graveyard of many a Roman army. But the lessons, though painful, were eventually learnt and the heat of this so-called 'fiery war' forged the legions into a more effective force. Daniel Varga analyses the strategies and tactics of both sides, drawing on the traditional literary sources but also the latest archaeological research. He examines the problems faced ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473827813
SKU
V9781473827813
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About Daniel Varga
Daniel Varga is the Scientific Adviser of the Israel Antiquity Authority Southern District. His BA and MA studies focused on classical archaeology and history. In 2010, he completed his PhD thesis on guerrilla warfare during the Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. He has written numerous articles on ancient warfare and archaeology for academic journals and specialist magazines such as ... Read more
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