| This engrossing book looks at the growth andeventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint ofthe peoples who fought against it. Here is thereality behind legends such as Spartacus thegladiator, Shapur the conqueror, and Mithridates the connoisseur of poisons, among others. Someenemies of Rome were noble heroes, others weremurdering villains, but each has a unique andfascinating story. It was onceassumed that Rome carried the torch ofcivilization into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature toconquered peoples.The alternative view nowsuggests that many of Rome's enemies-the Celts, Hebrews, and Phoenicians, for example-weredeveloping civilizations in their own rightbefore obliteration at the Roman sword. |
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