Mons Graupius AD 83: Rome's battle at the edge of the world: No. 224 (Campaign)

Campbell, Duncan B

ISBN 10: 1846039266 / ISBN 13: 9781846039263

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mons Graupius AD 83: Rome's battle at the edge of the world: No. 224 (Campaign)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846039266
• ISBN 13: 9781846039263
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Ó?Brógáin, Seán
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 340 grams

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Synopsis

Osprey's Campaign title for the battle at Mons Graupius (83 AD), which was a decisive conflict between Rome and Britain. 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.

About the Authors

Duncan B Campbell is a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman warfare. He published his first paper in 1984, as an undergraduate at Glasgow University, and produced a complete re-assessment of Roman siegecraft for his PhD. His work has appeared in several international journals. He is a regular contributor to Ancient Warfare magazine.

Seán Ó'Brógáin lives and works in Donegal, Ireland. He has a BA (Hons) in Scientific and Natural History illustration from Lancaster University, and has worked for a wide range of clients. In addition to his stunning work for Osprey Publishing, he has collaborated with the University of Manchester, An Post, the National Museum of Ireland, the Irish Office of Public Works and a variety of media companies, museums, councils and private individuals.