Lindsay Powell approaches history like a detective, driven by a conviction that untold stories of personalities and events deserve to be brought to light to enrich our understanding of the past. As a historian and writer, he harbors a particular fascination for the military history of the Roman Empire. He meticulously researches ancient documents, inscriptions, coins, and archaeological findings, incorporating insights from engineering, medicine, and science to reveal deeper historical truths.
MARCUS AGRIPPA is lucidly written by the author of the acclaimed biographies Eager for Glory and Germanicus. Illustrated with colour plates, figures and high quality maps, Lindsay Powell presents a penetrating new assessment of the life and achievements of the multifaceted man who put service to friend and country before himself.
Examines the many wars fought during the reign of Augustus which more than doubled the size of Romes territory.
Shim'on (Simon) Bar Kokhba was a messianic figure who led the Jews to revolt against the Roman Empire in its prime.
Drusus the Elder (Nero Claudius Drusus) was regarded by the Romans as the first conqueror of Germania (western Germany) and a hero in the mold 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.