Eager for Glory : The Untold Story of Drusus the Elder, Conqueror of Germania

English

ISBN: 184884333X

EAN: 9781848843332

Category: History / Ancient / Rome/Biography & Autobiography / Historical/

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited

Release Date: 04/01/2011

Synopsis: Drusus the Elder (Nero Claudius Drusus) was regarded by the Romans as the first conqueror of Germania (western Germany) and a hero in the mould of Alexander the Great. Yet there has never been a full volume dedicated to his remarkable story, achievements and legacy. Eager for Glory brings this heroic figure back to life for a modern audience. Drusus was a stepson of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, through his marriage to Livia. As a commander he led daring campaigns by sea and land that pushed the northern frontiers of Romes empire to the Elbe River. He oversaw one of the largest developments of military infrastructure of the age. He married Mark Antonys daughter, Antonia, and fathered Germanicus, the Empires most popular general, and the future emperor Claudius. He died when he was only 29 and was revered in death. Eager for Glory is an objective and thoroughly researched account, written in a lucid narrative style which reveals the authors passion for the period.

Eager for Glory : The Untold Story of Drusus the Elder, Conqueror of Germania

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Width: 6.0 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Pages: 176