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Spartacus and the Slave War 73–71 BC

Spartacus and the Slave War 73–71 BC

A gladiator rebels against Rome

Campaign 206
  • Author: Nic Fields
  • Illustrator: Steve Noon
  • Short code: CAM 206
  • Publication Date: 10 Jul 2009
  • ISBN: 9781846033537
  • Format: Paperback
  • Number of Pages: 96
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About this Product

In the year 73 BC, Spartacus broke out of a gladiatorial training school and formed an army of runaway slaves and people with little to lose. This army defeated two Roman armies and attacked several cities. Terrified lest the revolt spread, the government in Rome assigned Crassus and Pompey to crush to rebellion. They cornered Spartacus and brought him to battle near the source of the river Silarus. During the battle, Spartacus was killed and his army defeated. Crassus crucified 6,000 prisoners as an example to others who might think of revolt. Written by Nic Fields and illustrated by Steven Noon, this campaign title brings to life the story of Rome¹s most famous revolt and the ex-gladiator who led it.

Biographical Note

Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to university and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.

Contents

Origins of the Campaign
Chronology
Opposing plans
Opposing commanders
Opposing forces
The campaign and battles
After Spartacus
The battlefields today
Further reading
Index

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