Eager for Glory: The Untold Story of Drusus the Elder, Conqueror of Germania
A History, Ancient History book. This book had so much potential considering the subject matter, the first recent biography of...
Drusus the Elder was regarded by the Romans as the first conqueror of Germania (The Netherlands and 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. Drusus was a stepson of Augustus, through his marriage to Livia. As a military commander he led daring campaigns by sea and land that pushed the northern frontiers of Rome's empire to the...
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- Pages: 226 pages
- ISBN: 9781848843332 / 0
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This book had so much potential considering the subject matter, the first recent biography of Drusus the Elder, however I was disappointed to find that the editor or publisher had let the author down. Lindsay Powell has a love for the Roman period and he has put his heart into this book providing the reader with as much detail as he... Military biographies tend to be written by the same historic figures over and over again. There are dozens of books devoted to men like Julius Caesar, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, etc. There is a popular interest in such famous personalities, and there are ample resources on which a biographer can base his research. In Eager... This was a great read as it filled in the areas around Augustus and the emperor's family. I baulk a little at some of the superlatives for Drusus from the author, however I appreciate the work that has gone into this excellent book, Well recommended.
