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Si Sheppard,Steve Noon | 96 pages | 19 Aug 2008 | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | 9781846032653 | English | Oxford, England, United Kingdom | Summary | Britannica

It was here that the of Marcus Brutus and Mark Anthony fought. It would be an understatement to say that politics in at this time were complex. There was much skull-duggery in the background as the main players did what they could to amplify their powers and undermine those of others. In many cases, these being people with whom they were allegedly allied. There were several battles fought around Philippi and these are painstakingly analyzed by author Si Sheppard. Sheppard's main interest is in this time period and his expertise helps to try to unravel what to many is a twisted history. As many of you know, the forces of Brutus were eventually defeated by Anthony and Octavian, causing Brutus to commit suicide and thereby ending the Republican cause. As is the norm for a book in the Campaign series, this one starts with a preamble of events leading up to the battle, a look at the commanders of both sides and the men under their command. Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic there is an inspection of the plans of both sides. The 'meat' of the volume is next with the various stages of the battles. Finally, introspection on how the battles went, what was learned, and how it affected future events. There is also a look at the battlefield today using a lot of photos. All of this is superbly illustrated using artwork from the ages and, believe it or not, coins to show the people involved. Then there are the superb illustrations and artwork of Steve Noon to add some color to things. I have to say that this is really an excellent book on this pivotal series of events. One that shaped this section of Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic world for a very long time to come. A book I know you will enjoy reading. For more on the complete line of Osprey books, visit www. If you would like your product reviewed fairly and quickly, please contact me or see other details in the Note to Contributors. Si Sheppard, illustrated by Steve Noon. Osprey Publishing. Scott Van Aken. Philippi 42 BC: The death of the Roman Republic - Si Sheppard - Google книги

Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Steve Noon Illustrator. Immortalized in Shakespeare's play on the life and death of Julius , the battle of Philippi was the final battle between the forces of and Octavian against the forces of Caesar's assassins Brutus and Longinus during the Roman civil wars that took place in the 40s and 30s BC. Si Sheppard takes a detailed look at the campaign that was waged around the Maced Immortalized in Shakespeare's play on the life and death of , the battle of Philippi was the final battle between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian against the forces of Caesar's assassins Brutus and Longinus during the Roman civil wars that took place in the 40s and 30s BC. Si Sheppard takes a detailed look at the campaign that was waged around the Macedonian city of Philipi. The first engagement on the 3rd of October was indecisive as Octavian's forces were routed by those of Brutus, but Cassius' camp was captured by Mark Antony's men; wrongly fearing that Brutus was dead and that all was lost for his cause, Cassius committed suicide - depriving the Republicans of their most gifted commander. In the meantime, the Republicans' naval forces had managed to intercept and destroy the supply of the Triumvirs in the Adriatic, a serious blow to Octavian and Mark Anthony. Expertly detailing the changing fates of the opposing sides, their successes and failures illustrated in a range of maps, the book then turns to the final stages of the campaign. As the Triumvirs' forces slowly moved their fieldworks towards their enemies' positions, Brutus, ignorant of the destruction of Calvinus's fleet and seeing few other options available to him, decided to give battle. In the bloody and close combat, fought legionary amid great slaughter, until Brutus' forces were finally routed and his camp overrun. Brutus fled and committed suicide the following day. The Republican movement crushed, Rome now rested in the hands of the Second . This is the history of the Philippi campaign that sounded the final death knell for the Republican movement. Get A Copy. Paperback96 pages. Published August 19th by Osprey Publishing first published August 11th More Details Original Title. Osprey Campaign Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Philippi 42 BCplease sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Sep 08, Javier rated it it was amazing. For those of you who like their readings of History served with a perfect blend of visual references both photography and illustrations and meticulously concise information, the Oxford-based Osprey Publishing series on military history will totally delight you. As if watching a single battle through a magnifying glass, the Osprey team zooms-in to relay every primary, secondary and even tertiary aspect related to the event, encapsulating context and commentary with shrewd recourse Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic all availa For those of you who like their readings of History served with a perfect blend of visual references both photography and illustrations and meticulously concise information, the Oxford-based Osprey Publishing series on military history will totally delight you. As if watching a single battle through a magnifying Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic, the Osprey team zooms-in to relay every primary, secondary and even tertiary aspect related to the event, encapsulating context and commentary with shrewd recourse to all available sources; from eye witness accounts, to early chronicles and even literary representations to provide contrast and effect. Fresh off from having spent some time in Revolutionary-Consulate-Empire-and-Restoration XIXth century France via the Memoirs of the Comtesse de Boigne my mind wanted to wander back to the moment of the Fall of the Roman Republic right before it became the under , and once again search for similitude in the way both, the First French Republic and the Roman Republic transitioned into Imperial rule. Living in the American Republic today, it is natural to look back to these points of stress and to wonder whether this -or any- Republic is destined to decay into absolute rule, and what, if any are the lessons history teaches us? Thankfully I have choice items in my library for such a purpose, and I have to say that the Osprey series not only didn't disappoint, but it yielded new perspectives thanks to its particular culling method. The indulgence in the latter speculations are artfully and pragmatically handled, and aided by visual representations of the formations of the battle lines, and pictures of the battlefield and locations, it allows for the events to come very much alive as you read along. Sometimes Suetonius and others would pop up. Conflicting or diverging versions are discussed. I had seen the account of the battle of Philippi through Suetonius and Lives of Anthony and Augustus but as skilled as both of them are, I wasn't taken "into" the event with such Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic of immediacy as I was now. From the description of weapons to the maps, I will now seek other Osprey tomes to give the treatment to other mortal combats. But as to the subject, one can't help but sympathize with the lost cause of Cassius and Brutus as the dark shroud of power descended upon Rome, and indeed the irony in the death of the former, and the tragedy in the death of the latter is sadly poetic. I will save my thoughts about the Death of the Roman Republic for another time. Feb 15, Bruinrefugee rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fictionmilitaryeuropeospreycampaignancienthistoryromanempireitaly. A good book. While obviously meant to be read with Osprey's Pharsalus campaign Caeser v. Pompeythere are a number of repeated points and phrasings in both. Nevertheless, a nice short history of what happened leading into this important battle. 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Buy now. Immortalised by Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, the battle of Philippi was the final meeting between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian against the armies of Caesar's assassins Brutus and Longinus. In this book Si Sheppard Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic a detailed look at the campaign that was waged around the Macedonian city of Philippi. In the bloody and close combat, legionary fought legionary amid great Philippi 42 BC: The Death of the Roman Republic, until Brutus' forces were defeated. Brutus fled and committed suicide the following day. The Republican cause crushed, Rome now rested in the hands of the . Packed with photographs, breathtaking battlescene artwork and detailed maps illustrating the course of the battles on land and on sea, this is the history of the campaign which sounded the final death knell for the Republican movement. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. It looks like you are located in Australia or New Zealand Close. Visit the Australia site Continue on UK site. Visit the Australia site. Continue on UK site.