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Author : Guy de la Bédoyère
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2017-02-28
Praetorian written by Guy de la Bédoyère and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-28 with History categories.
“The dramatic story of the soldiers at the heart of the Roman empire . . . traces the history of the praetorians and the emperors they served.”—Adrian Goldsworthy, author of Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors Founded by Augustus around 27 B.C., the elite Praetorian Guard was tasked with the protection of the emperor and his family. As the centuries unfolded, however, Praetorian soldiers served not only as protectors and enforcers but also as powerful political players. Fiercely loyal to some emperors, they vied with others and ruthlessly toppled those who displeased them, including Caligula, Nero, Pertinax, and many more. Guy de la Bédoyère provides a compelling first full narrative history of the Praetorians, whose dangerous ambitions ceased only when Constantine permanently disbanded them. de la Bédoyère introduces Praetorians of all echelons, from prefects and messengers to artillery experts and executioners. He explores the delicate position of emperors for whom prestige and guile were the only defenses against bodyguards hungry for power. Folding fascinating details into a broad assessment of the Praetorian era, the author sheds new light on the wielding of power in the greatest of the ancient world’s empires. “Any future researcher into the subject will certainly begin here.”—The Times (London) “A lively and up-to-date history of the Praetorian Guard, the anti-coup divisions of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Constantine. De la Bédoyère tells their story with clarity and panache, and his book can be most warmly recommended both to aspiring tyrants and the ordinary armchair historian.”—The Sunday Times “Fast paced and engaging.”—The Sunday Telegraph “A definitive and highly readable account.”—Tom Holland, author of Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic
The Praetorian Guard
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Author : Boris Rankov
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 1994-01-27
The Praetorian Guard written by Boris Rankov and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-27 with History categories.
The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an emperor. As the main body of troops in Rome, they were the emperor's instrument to discourage plotting and rebellion and to crush unrest. The emperor's most immediate line of defence, they could also be his most deadly enemies. This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Numerous illustrations vividly depict the uniforms and weaponry of this elite fighting unit.
The Praetorian Guard
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Author : Sandra Bingham
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-25
The Praetorian Guard written by Sandra Bingham and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-25 with History categories.
Conceived as a personal army for the emperor, the elite Praetorian Guard soon took over a wide range of powers in Rome, and thus from the very beginning made a much greater impact on the city's life than just as an imperial bodyguard. The Praetorians were in fact inseparable from the whole machinery of state, in some cases even making or breaking individual emperors. Sandra Bingham here offers a timely history of the Guard from its foundation by Augustus in 27 BCE to its disbandment by Constantine in CE 312. Topics covered include arms and insignia; the size, recruitment and command structure of the Guard; duration of service; the duties of individual soldiers and officers; and their families, daily lives and religion.
Praetorian Eagles Of The Empire 11
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Author : Simon Scarrow
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-11-10
Praetorian Eagles Of The Empire 11 written by Simon Scarrow and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-10 with Fiction categories.
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! PRAETORIAN is the gripping eleventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy' The Times AD 51. Legionaries Cato and Macro have forged a bond that has survived war, rebellion and torture. Yet nothing has prepared them for a daunting mission on the deadliest battlefield of all: the bloody streets of Rome. Traitors are threatening to plunge the Empire into bloody chaos and no one can be trusted. The Emperor has ordered Cato and Macro to go on a deadly mission, working undercover to root out the traitors before Rome tears itself apart. As the true scale of the corruption dawns, they realise they are facing terrifying odds. Two men against many, in a desperate race to save not only the Empire, but each other...
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Author : N. B. Rankov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Praetorian Guard written by N. B. Rankov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Rome categories.
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Author : S J a Turney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-01-30
Praetorian written by S J a Turney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-30 with categories.
The villain Cleander has fallen, his wickedness gone from the imperial court, but his influence lives on. Amongst the Praetorians, a network of spies, killers and thieves remain, clawing on to the power they have enjoyed. Rufinus, returned to the Guard at the hands of the devious Frumentarii, Rome's imperial secret service, is intent on bringing the entire web of villainy to justice.But Commodus's reign falters, and Rome is in peril. Wolves are at the door and every man with power prepares to make a bid for the purple. In a world of chaos, Rufinus is about to learn that Rome does not harbour corruption. Rome IS corruption...
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Author : S. J. A. Turney
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-03-13
Praetorian written by S. J. A. Turney and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-13 with Adventure stories categories.
Promoted to the elite Praetorian Guard in the thick of battle, a young legionary is thrust into a seedy world of imperial politics and corruption. Tasked with uncovering a plot against the newly-crowned emperor Commodus, his mission takes him from the cold Danubian border all the way to the heart of Rome, the villa of the emperor's scheming sister, and the great Colosseum. What seems a straightforward, if terrifying, assignment soon descends into Machiavellian treachery and peril as everything in which young Rufinus trusts and believes is called into question and he faces warring commanders, Sarmatian cannibals, vicious dogs, mercenary killers and even a clandestine Imperial agent. In a race against time to save the Emperor, Rufinus will be introduced, willing or not, to the great game. "Entertaining, exciting and beautifully researched" - Douglas Jackson "From the Legion to the Guard, from battles to the deep intrigue of court, Praetorian: The Great Game is packed with great characters, wonderfully researched locations and a powerful plot." - Robin Carter
The Praetorian Guard
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Author : John Stockwell
language : en
Publisher: South End Press
Release Date : 1991
The Praetorian Guard written by John Stockwell and has been published by South End Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Since its publication in 1991 this book has stayed in print, although some parts may now be dated. Stockwell examines often unjustified involvement of the CIA in many parts of the world, through thousands of covert operations, which have ended the lives of millions of people. He describes secret and obscure operations, some of which entailed the killing of people by the thousands at Angola, and others such as the one which overthrew the first democratic government in Guatemala, and the creation of the infamous "death squads" in that country and El Salvador, to murder civilians and seed terror among the people.
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Author : Rod Warren
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-07-11
The Praetorian written by Rod Warren and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-11 with Fiction categories.
Set during the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the Roman Empire, The Praetorian and the Emperor's List is a powerful novel that follows a young man named Antoninus through all the pitfalls and disillusions that come with realizing your dream isn't how you pictured it. Power struggles, betrayals, chariot races, friendship and romance are all important pieces to Antoninus's thrilling and triumphant destiny that overcomes revenge, retribution and injustice. When forced to fight for those he holds dear, his impossible struggle for survival will leave readers gasping for more. Antoninus's story is complete with a bevy of supplemental characters that lend credibility, heart and romance to his journey. His relationship with his family, his close friend Marcus and Julia, his love interest, gives readers a chance to see where Antoninus comes from. With the inclusion of training officer, Centurion Taurus, training commander, Tribune Falconius and legendary Praetorian prefect, Lucius Sejanus, readers get an awakening to the dangerous new world he's entered. Deftly blending real-life events and characters from history into an engrossing fictional tale, The Praetorian is a one-of-a-kind, powerful story that is sure to leave its mark on historical fiction readers.
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Author : Rod Warren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-01-31
The Praetorian written by Rod Warren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-31 with categories.
Set during the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the Roman Empire, The Praetorian and the Emperor's List is a powerful novel that follows a young man named Antonius through all the pitfalls and disillusions that come with realizing your dream isn't how you pictured it. Power struggles, betrayals, chariot races, friendship and romance are all important pieces to Antonius's thrilling and triumphant destiny that overcomes revenge, retribution and injustice. When forced to fight for those he holds dear, his impossible struggle for survival will leave readers gasping for more. Antonius's story is complete with a bevy of supplemental characters that lend credibility, heart and romance to his journey. His relationship with his family, his close friend Marcus and Julia, his love interest, gives readers a chance to see where Antonius comes from. With the inclusion of training officer-Centurion Taurus, training commander-Tribune Falconius and legendary Praetorian prefect- Lucius Sejanus, readers get an awakening to the dangerous new world he's entered. Deftly blending real-life events and characters from history into an engrossing fictional tale, The Praetorian is a one-of-a-kind, powerful story that is sure to leave its mark on historical fiction readers.