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Spartacus and the Slave War 73-71 BC

By Nic Fields

Spartacus and the Slave War 73-71 BC

By Nic Fields

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This Osprey Campaign title brings to life the story of Rome's most famous revolt, the Slave War (73-71 BC), and the ex-gladiator who led it. In the year 73 BC, the Thracian Spartacus broke out of the gladiatorial training school at Capua in Campainia. A charismatic leader, Spartacus formed an army of runaway slaves and people with little to lose, and defeated the Roman troops under the praetor C. Claudius Glaber. With this minor victory, Spartacus' army swelled to 70,000 and rampaged throughout Campania assaulting a number of cities and defeating two consular armies. Terrified lest the revolt spread across the republic, the government assigned M. Licinius Crassus the task of crushing the revolt. Crassus' first attempt to capture Spartacus failed, and the Roman senate called upon Pompey to help him. Together, 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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
96
Release Date:
2009-07-21
Publication Date:
2009-07-21
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1846033535
ISBN13:
9781846033537
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
302 g
Height:
183 cm
Width:
247 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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