Mons Graupius AD 83

Rome’s battle at the edge of the world

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Mons Graupius AD 83

Rome’s battle at the edge of the world

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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

Origins of the campaign
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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Duncan B Campbell

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Seán Ó’Brógáin

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