10-04-2011, 02:27 AM
I know it doesn't really answer the OP's post, but I don't admire any ancient general or emperor. From my perspective as a 21st century 'liberal democratic' citizen, they were tyrannical mass murderers, war criminals of the highest order.
Doesn't stop my love of Roman history! But I can never admire these guys ....
Doesn't stop my love of Roman history! But I can never admire these guys ....
Paul Elliott
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.