"The Great Roman Empire was no stranger to rebellions, but who were the rebels behind these lost causes, and what fueled their brazen plights? Despite their many differences, the rebels of the Roman Empire had one thing in common: all were Romans, or onetime Roman allies, who attempted to overthrow Roman rule within the bounds of the Roman Empire. Many of these rebels succeeded in humbling Rome, for a time. But in the end, Rome always prevailed, occasionally through the ineptitude of the rebels, but moreoften through the skills of Roman generals who rose to the occasion after others had failed. Rome's greatest rebels took on many forms-including royalty, enslaved people, foreigners serving in the Roman army, over-ambitious Roman governors, a handful of genuine freedom fighters-but all had the courage and audacity to oppose the greatest empire the world had known to that time. These are their stories . . "--
Award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins brings his renowned expertise to Rebels Against Rome, where he showcases many of the rebellious movements against the Great Roman Empire, as well as the rebels behind these lost causes and the circumstances that fueled their brazen plights. #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON
The Great Roman Empire was no stranger to rebellions, but who were the rebels behind these lost causes, and what fueled their brazen plights?
Despite their many differences, the rebels of the Roman Empire had one thing in common: all were Romans, or onetime Roman allies, who attempted to overthrow Roman rule within the bounds of the Roman Empire. Many of these rebels succeeded in humbling Rome, for a time. But in the end, Rome always prevailed, occasionally through the ineptitude of the rebels, but more often through the skills of Roman generals who rose to the occasion after others had failed.
Rome’s greatest rebels took on many forms—including royalty, enslaved people, foreigners serving in the Roman army, over-ambitious Roman governors, a handful of genuine freedom fighters—but all had the courage and audacity to oppose the greatest empire the world had known to that time. These are their stories . . .
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Boudicca, Spartacus, Arminius, and Simon Bar-Kochba join twenty lesser-known heroes in this fascinating compendium of people who, having tasted Roman life, spit it out and turned against it in revolt, threatening the empire itself. They failed, but they failed magnificently. An absorbing journey into the long history of Rome and the threats from within it faced to survive. Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of The Confessions of a Young Nero and The Splendor Before the Dark
Stephen Dando-Collins never fails to provide a thrilling and educational read. Cameron Reilly, co-host of The Life of Caesar podcast series
Reading Rebels Against Rome was a pleasure, much like reading a good novel . . . The book is enjoyable and we can highly recommend it for those interested in the events of the late Roman Empire, a fascinating subject of great importance to the Western World that reverberates through time to this day. Enjoy. Major Dan, History & Headlines
An enthralling read! In his selection of two dozen extensively researched case studies, Dando-Collins dissects rebellions that regularly changed the course of Roman history. In his writings he reveals the symptoms of revolution and charts the fates of charismatic freedom fighters, power hungry bureaucrats, and brilliant generals. He also reveals the brutality used to maintain this power. His words make these individuals real to the reader, beyond simple historical facts. In doing so, Dando-Collins provides brilliant insight into the way the Roman Empire dealt with the cancer of internal revolt. Dr. Terry J. Hannan, author of Heard Healed Helped: The Healing Power of Storytelling
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| Introduction |
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I Sertorius: Rebel Roman Governor & Guerrilla Fighter. Spain, 82--73 BC |
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II Spartacus: Gladiator, Slave Revolt Leader. Italy, 73--71 BC |
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19 | (22) |
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III Vercingetorix: Gallic Revolt Leader. France, 52 BC |
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41 | (6) |
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IV Labienus: Allying with Parthia against Mark Antony. Middle East, 42--38 BC |
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47 | (6) |
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V Sextus Pompey: Defying Octavian and the Triumvirate. Sicily and the East, 42--35 BC |
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53 | (32) |
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VI The Two Batos: Freedom Fighters. Dalmatia and Pannonia, AD 6--9 |
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85 | (14) |
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VII Arminius: German Prince, Roman Officer, Freedom Fighter. Germany AD 9--21 |
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99 | (28) |
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VIII Tacfarinas: Numidian Soldier Turned Revolutionary. North Africa, AD 16--24 |
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127 | (8) |
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IX Piso: Revolting to Escape a Murder Charge. Cilicia, AD 19--20 |
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135 | (14) |
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X Sacrovir: Leading the Gauls Against Tiberius. Gaul, AD 21 |
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149 | (10) |
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XI Scribonianus: Leading His Legions Against Claudius. Dalmatia, AD 42 |
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159 | (8) |
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XII Venutius: Leading the Brigantic Revolts. Britain, AD 52 and 69--80 |
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167 | (10) |
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XIII Boudicca: War Queen and Revolt Leader. Britain, AD 59--61 |
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177 | (10) |
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XIV Menahem, Eleazar, Josephus, John, and Simon: First Jewish Revolt. Palestine, AD 66--73 |
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187 | (8) |
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XV Vindex: Leading the Gauls Against Nero. Gaul, AD 68 |
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195 | (8) |
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XVI Civilis: Former Roman Officer, Revolt Leader. The Rhine, AD 69--70 |
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203 | (32) |
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XVII Epiphanes: The Petulant Prince. Commagene, AD 72 |
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235 | (10) |
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XVIII Saturninus: Revolting Against Domitian. The Rhine, AD 89 |
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245 | (10) |
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XIX Simon Bar-Kokhba: Second Jewish Revolt Leader. Palestine, AD 131--135 |
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255 | (4) |
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XX Avidius Cassius: Accidental Emperor. Syria and Egypt, AD 175 |
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259 | (4) |
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XXI Postumus, Laelianus, Marius, Victorinus, and Tetricus: The Gallic Empire. Gaul, Spain, Britain, Raetia, and the Rhine. AD 260--274 |
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263 | (5) |
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XXII Queen Zenobia: Senators Wife, Conqueror of the Roman East. Syria and Egypt, AD 267--272 |
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268 | (7) |
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XXIII Carausius and Allectus: Rebel Roman Emperors of Britannia. Britain, AD 286--293 |
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275 | (10) |
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XXIV Domitius Alexander: Rebel Roman Emperor of Africa. North Africa, AD 308--310 |
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285 | (6) |
| Notes |
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291 | (4) |
| Bibliography |
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295 | (4) |
| Index |
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299 | (18) |
| About the Author |
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Stephen Dando-Collins is the multi-award-winning author of forty-six books, including biographies and nonfiction works on ancient Rome, Greece, and Persia, as well as American, British, French, and Australian history including World War I and World War II. These works focus on military history, with Stephen considered an authority on the legions of imperial Rome. He has also written several successful novels and childrens novels. His books are widely published in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and they appear in translation in Spain, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Albania, Russia, Korea, and Latin America. Stephen and wife, Louise, a fellow author, live in a former nunnery in Tasmanias Tamar Valley.
