Lindsay Powell aborda la historia como un detective, impulsado por la convicción de que las historias no contadas de personalidades y eventos merecen ser sacadas a la luz para enriquecer nuestra comprensión del pasado. Como historiador y escritor, profesa una fascinación particular por la historia militar del Imperio Romano. Investiga meticulosamente documentos antiguos, inscripciones, monedas y hallazgos arqueológicos, incorporando conocimientos de ingeniería, medicina y ciencia para revelar verdades históricas más profundas.
MARCUS AGRIPPA is lucidly written by the author of the acclaimed biographies Eager for Glory and Germanicus. Illustrated with colour plates, figures and high quality maps, Lindsay Powell presents a penetrating new assessment of the life and achievements of the multifaceted man who put service to friend and country before himself.
Examines the many wars fought during the reign of Augustus which more than doubled the size of Romes territory.
Shim'on (Simon) Bar Kokhba was a messianic figure who led the Jews to revolt against the Roman Empire in its prime.
Drusus the Elder (Nero Claudius Drusus) was regarded by the Romans as the first conqueror of Germania (western Germany) and a hero in the mold of Alexander the Great. Yet there has never been a full volume dedicated to his remarkable story, achievements and legacy. Eager for Glory brings this heroic figure back to life for a modern audience.