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Mons Graupius AD 83
Rome’s battle at the edge of the world
Mons Graupius AD 83
Rome’s battle at the edge of the world
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Opposing forces
Opposing commanders and plans
The campaign
The battle
Aftermath
The battlefield today
Bibliography
Abbreviations
Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 20 2010 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781846039263 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 43 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Campaign |
| Short code | CAM 224 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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