Rather than just a Roman history, the book compares Roman military structures directly with those of their enemies, providing a balanced look at barbarian tactics and social organization.
The text spans over a thousand years, tracking Rome from a small Italian city-state to a global hegemon and its eventual collapse. It is organized into four chronological sections: Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Des...
The 390 BC sack of Rome by the Gauls is cited as the definitive moment that "put steel into the Roman soul," making the Republic resolve never to tolerate defeat again. Rather than just a Roman history, the book
The book Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire Created and Destroyed by War , edited by Jane Penrose , is a comprehensive military history that examines the Roman Empire through the lens of its greatest adversaries. It argues that Rome’s identity and survival were inextricably linked to its perpetual state of conflict, with its strength often forged in the fires of near-total defeat. Core Structure and Scope The book Rome and Her Enemies: An Empire