Bibliograph

The Gothic War, Rome's final conflict in the West, Torsten Cumberland Jacobsen

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The Gothic War, Rome's final conflict in the West, Torsten Cumberland Jacobsen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [349] - 358) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Gothic War

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

294885264

Responsibility statement

Torsten Cumberland Jacobsen

Sub title

Rome's final conflict in the West

Summary

This title provides readers with a wealth of information on every aspect of the Gothic War - from famous battles and military leaders to a fascinating history of the Ostrogoth tribe

Table Of Contents

Prelude -- The Ostrogoths -- Theodoric in Italy -- The first stages -- The first siege of Rome -- Famine and pestilence -- The campaign for Ravenna -- The capture of Ravenna -- Affairs in Africa and the East -- The rise of Totila -- The return of Belisarius -- The second siege of Rome -- The third siege of Rome -- The return of Narses -- Aftermath and conclusions -- Appendix. Men, equipment, and tactics : the Romans ; Men, equipment, and tactics : the Ostrogoths

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