Actium 31 BC Downfall of Antony and Cleopatra

Name: Actium 31 BC Downfall of Antony and Cleopatra
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ISBN: 9781846034053

ISBN-10: 1846034051

ISBN-13: 9781846034053

Edition: 2009

Authors: Si Sheppard, Christa Hook

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In 32 BC, the Roman Republic declared war on Egypt and set in motion a chain of events that would tear the Republic apart. In Rome, the forces of the western republic were marshaled together under Octavian (the future Emperor Augustus) and Marcus Agrippa. In the east, armies were gathered under the leadership of the famous lovers, Marc Antony and Cleopatra. On September 2, 31 BC, the forces of Octavian and Marcus Agrippa managed to trap their enemies in the Gulf of Actium. Although Anthony and Cleopatra managed to escape, their army and navy, along with their hopes for victory were crushed. A few months later, the lovers would commit suicide. Their death saw the end of the war and the end…

Book details

List price: $33.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 6/23/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 7.26" wide x 9.89" long x 0.22" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English

Andrew Kessler is the former creative director at Campfire. He co-produced Mars: The Quest for Life on the Discovery Channel and holds a degree in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley.



Introduction


The situation in the west


The first clash between Octavian and Sextus


The second clash between Octavian and Sextus


Octavian consolidates the west


Events in the east


Antony's Parthian campaign


The end of the Triumvirate


Chronology


Opposing Commanders


Opposing Armies


Logistics and tactics


Missile weapons


Ramming and boarding


The Approach to Actium


Confrontation in Greece


The Battle of Actium


The fleets embark


Battle is joined


The breakout


Antony's defeat


The Aftermath


The fall of Egypt


From republic to empire


Visiting the Sites Today


Bibliography


Index