| Description |
x, 370 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-358) and index. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Justinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565.
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Goths -- History.
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Byzantine Empire -- History -- Justinian I, 527-565.
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Italy -- History -- Gothic War, 535-555.
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| ISBN |
9781594160844 : $26.00 |
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1594160848 |
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