Jan 30, 2006 discover book depositorys huge selection of ian hughes books online. Belisarius by hughes, ian historian, 2009, westholme edition, in english. Ian hughes does justice to the strategy of taking advantage of opportunities as they arrive. A military history of the campaigns of belisarius, the greatest general of the eastern roman byzantine emperor justinian. Adrian goldsworthy, author of the complete roman army belisarius c.
He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to. He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain spain and italy, including rome briefly, from the barbarians. My first book is a military history of the campaigns of belisarius, the greatest general of the eastern roman byzantine emperor justinian. Lee belisarius the last roman general por ian hughes disponible en rakuten kobo. Jul 19, 2012 ian hughes assesses aetius fascinating career and campaigns with the same accessible narrative and analysis he brought to bear on belisarius and stilicho. He was one of the last great generals of the byzantine empire before it fell. Ian hughes assesses aetius fascinating career and campaigns with the same accessible narrative and analysis he brought to bear on belisarius and stilicho. The story follows flavius belisarius, a real historical figure. The last roman general has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Following the birth of his son he gave up teaching and became a writer. Read belisarius the last roman general by ian hughes available from rakuten kobo. Adrian goldsworthy, author of the complete roman army. I am still wondering about the subtitle the last roman general since belisarius was a roman only in the sense that he was a roman citizen and served an. Thanks to them we finally have englishlanguage biographies of aetius and stilicho as well as a new work on belisarius.
He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain spain. Belisarius is primarily science fiction though some might describe it more accurately as alternative history. The vandal who saved rome, is an admirable history of the half century in the west up to 455 centred around flavius aetius. Consequently, for a devotee of military history, belisarius has much to offer. Edward gibbon has much to say on belisarius in the history of the decline and fall of the roman empire, chapter 41 online. At the age of 29, he twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals, before going on to regain the italian peninsula from the ostrogoths, including the eternal city. This is proof that, despite recent books by notable historians such as heather, elton and goldsworthy, the later empire still. Despite liddell harts championing belisarius as an advocate of indirect strategy and early blitzkrieg, reading this book. Hughes has written a lively and detailed account of belisariuss remarkable career. Ian hughes new biography attempts to restore the name of belisarius through a retelling of his life and exploits.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Dec 19, 2014 belisarius by ian hughes, 9781473822979, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Leaving work to study full time, he attended cardiff university. Hughes appears to be working on yet another volume covering valentinian and valens. Ian hughes makes an attempt to describe a man whose career is almost obscure. The dingdong of events across the mediterranean areas can be explained not only by military might but also by the weaknesses of others. His tactics of defensive offense seem almost modern and pulled off incredible victories. Valentinian, valens and the disaster at adrianople 20.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I am still wondering about the subtitle the last roman general since belisarius was a roman only in the sense that he was a roman citizen and served an empire which still thought of itself as roman. Unfortunately, for the more general reader, the book. Its marketed as a book about the outbreak of justinians plague that put a halter on his plans of reconquering the western roman empire. Hughes draws extensively on the ancient sources procopius and agathias. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian hughes books online. Belisarius by ian hughes overdrive rakuten overdrive. I was born in burnley, lancashire, in the midtwentieth century.
Belisarius by ian hughes, 9781473822979, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Belisarius is a series of science fiction novels written by david drake and eric flint. The last roman general by ian hughes 20141219 ian hughes on. He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain spain and italy, including rome. It discusses the evolution from classical roman to byzantine. The last roman general kindle edition by ian hughes. Includes bibliographical references pages 264265 and index. Ian hughes books written by ian hughes ma ian hughes. Ian hughes has done a massive amount of research, but the fact remains that only so much can be done with the material available. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading belisarius.
But once hughes actually starts writing about belisarius the book picks up and tells a fascinating story from belisarius defeat of the sassanid persians, the nika riot, and his assignment to recover african territory and his long assignments to take back italy and sicily from the goths. Belisarius ebook by ian hughes 9781844689415 rakuten kobo. The last roman general my first book is a military history of the campaigns of belisarius, the greatest general of the eastern roman byzantine emperor justinian. In addition, he explains the evolution of classical roman armies and systems of warfare into those of the byzantine empire, as well as those of their chief enemies, the persians, goths, and vandals. The main benefit of hughes account are the neat battle diagrams which, although mostly empty of identifiying geographical features, helps identify the tactical situation. In addition, he explains the evolution of classical roman armies and systems of warfare into those of the byzantine empire, as well as those of their chief enemies, the persians. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The last roman general, historian ian hughes recounts the life of this great soldier. It chronicles the war between two competing societies. From an early age i have had a deep love of history, for which i blame my mother. However, its a broader book than that, as most of the book is spent esta. A military history of the campaigns of belisarius, the greatest general of the eastern roman byzantine emperor justini. After campaigning against the persians, he was sent by justinian to conquer north africa from the vandals at the age of 29.
Belisarius ebook por ian hughes 9781844689415 rakuten kobo. The last roman general by ian hughes is a competent retelling of belisarius battles and campaigns. He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain spain and italy, including rome brief. He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before goin. Jul 16, 2019 belisarius by hughes, ian historian, 2009, westholme edition, in english. Ian hughes hughes has written a lively and detailed account of belisariuss remarkable career. But once hughes actually starts writing about belisarius the book picks up and tells a fascinating story from belisarius defeat of the sassanid persians, the nika riot. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A lively, often insightful account of the declining years of roman power in the west which will be of interest to students of roman history, the onset of the dark ages and early. He twice defeated the persians and reconquered north africa from the. Jan 15, 2009 hughes has written a lively and detailed account of belisariuss remarkable career. Apr 10, 2009 hughes has written a lively and detailed account of belisariuss remarkable career. He has gone back to the primary sources, but like his earlier works it seems that here too he has married his own speculations a little too. After gaining an ma in ancient history and society he became a teacher.
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