Adrian Goldsworthy ist der Autor zahlreicher gefeierter Bücher, die sich hauptsächlich auf die antike Welt konzentrieren. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch tiefgehende historische Forschung und eine präzise Darstellung von Schlachten und politischen Intrigen aus. Goldsworthys Stil ist direkt und fesselnd, was es den Lesern ermöglicht, vollständig in die von ihm behandelten Epochen einzutauchen. Seine Expertise wird nicht nur in akademischen Kreisen, sondern auch in der populärwissenschaftlichen Geschichtsschreibung anerkannt.
Die römische Armee war die modernste Streitkraft ihrer Zeit, die Feinde kompromisslos unterwarf oder vernichtete. Diese Kriegsführung legte die Grundlage für ein Imperium, das Europa, den Nahen Osten und Nordafrika umfasste. Der reich bebilderte Band erzählt von Aufstieg und Untergang des Römischen Imperiums.
Wie konnte Rom tausend Jahre Weltmacht bleiben? Die neue Bilddokumentation beleuchtet den Aufstieg, die Organisation und den Untergang der römischen Armee. Monumente wie der Hadrianswall, der Limes und die Rheinbrücken zeugen von der militärischen Präsenz und dem technischen Können der Römer. Mit ihrer jahrtausendelangen Geschichte war die Armee eine der dauerhaftesten Machtinstitutionen, die den Aufstieg Roms zur Weltmacht ermöglichte und eine umfassende Infrastruktur in Europa und dem Mittelmeerraum schuf. Disziplin, überlegene Waffentechnik und taktisches Geschick sicherten den Bestand des Imperiums. Der Bildband bietet detaillierte Beschreibungen von Grenzbefestigungen, Belagerungs- und Verteidigungsbauwerken, Lagern, Ausrüstung und Waffen der Soldaten, basierend auf archäologischen Funden und historischen Quellen. Anhand von Planskizzen werden entscheidende Schlachten wie Pharsalos, Cannae und die Seeschlacht von Ecnomus analysiert. Zudem wird das Leben der Soldaten beleuchtet: Rekrutierung, Ausbildung, Routine, Alltag in Garnisonen, Feldzüge, Ernährung, medizinische Versorgung und das Leben nach dem Militärdienst. Der Bogen spannt sich von den Anfängen der römischen Streitkräfte über Reformen bis zur Neustrukturierung des Berufsheeres und dessen Kämpfen um den Erhalt des Römischen Reiches.
The final book in the City of Victory trilogy, set in the Roman empire. Hadrian has journeyed to Britannia, inspecting the first installations of his great wall. But when war breaks out, he has deadly plans for Ferox.
The dramatic story of Rome's first emperor, who plunged into Rome's violent power struggles at the age of nineteen, proceeded to destroy all rivals, and more than anyone else created the Roman Empire
The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived.
"Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, from northern Greece to modern Pakistan, overthrowing the greatest empires of his time and building a new one in their place. He led from the front and was often wounded. He claimed to be the son of a god, but he was actually the son of Philip II. In Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors, classical historian Adrian Goldsworthy argues that without the work and influence of his father, it is very doubtful that Alexander would have achieved so much. Philip II of Macedon is often remembered as an old man, one-eyed and lame from wounds. But he was young and inexperienced when he came to power. Philip inherited a minor kingdom that was on the verge of being dismembered. He succeeded in making Macedonia dominant throughout Greece and preparing Alexander to lead his army into war against Persia. Philip, Goldsworthy shows, created the armies that won Alexander's victories. A bold new interpretation, Philip and Alexander will be the definitive dual biography of two men who together reshaped the ancient world."--
In the Spring of 1811 the military situation in the Iberian Peninsula is looking grim for Britain and her allies. While Wellington has pushed the French out of Portugal, the price of victory has been high, and there is every chance that Napoleon's forces are gathering themselves for a fresh invasion. To make sure that doesn't happen, the British will have to go on the attack, but without the necessary resources, they will have to be bold - and lucky. For Lieutenant Hamish Williams of the 106th Foot, the prospect of action, however perilous, is a welcome one. His last meeting with Jane McAndrews, the daughter of one of the regiment's most senior officers, did not go well, and the chances of winning her hand are looking slim. Going into battle against the enemy might not only provide a welcome distraction from his romantic predicament, but could actually help his cause, if he distinguishes himself enough to advance in the ranks. What awaits him, however, is an engagement in which losses for some regiments will be so bad they are virtually destroyed, as British generals go in desperate pursuit of victory. For Williams and his comrades in the 106th, Albuera will prove the ultimate test of courage, skill - and good fortune - as the regiment is plunged into the heart of the bloodiest battle of the war.
The second novel in a brilliant new Napoleonic series from acclaimed historian Adrian Goldsworthy. Second in the series begun by TRUE SOLDIER GENTLEMEN, the story takes our heroes through the winter snows as Sir John Moore is forced to retreat to Corunna. Faced with appalling weather, and pursued by an overwhelming French army led by Napoleon himself, the very survival of Britain's army is at stake. But while the 106th Foot fights a desperate rearguard action, for the newly promoted Hamish Williams, the retreat turns into an unexpectedly personal drama. Separated from the rest of the army in the initial chaos, he chances upon another fugitive, Jane MacAndrews, the daughter of his commanding officer, and the woman he is desperately and hopelessly in love with. As the pair battle the elements and the pursuing French, picking up a rag-tag band of fellow stragglers along the way - as well as an abandoned newborn - the strict boundaries of their social relationship are tested to the limit, with surprising results. But Williams soon finds he must do more than simply evade capture and deliver Jane safe and sound to her father. A specially tasked unit of French cavalry is threatening to turn the retreat into a massacre, and Williams and his little band are the only thing standing between them and their goal.
The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian’s Wall and the siegeworks around the fortress of Masada.This book is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army but also the citizens’ militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers’ daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders.Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, this book presents the most convincing history ever published of the Roman army.
