Philippi 42 BC: The death of the Roman Republic (Campaign) by Si Sheppard, Steve Noon (Illustrator) - 2008-08-19

Osprey Publishing, 2008-08-19. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Noon, Steve. Ships Out Tomorrow!

Osprey Publishing, 2008-08-19. Paperback. Like New.

New York: Osprey, 2009. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. 7x0x9. Noon, Steve. First printing. An exceptional copy. 2009 Soft Cover. 96 pp. Immortalized in Shakespeare's play on the life and death of Julius Caesar, the battle of Philippi was the final battle between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian against the forces of Caesar's assassins Brutus and Longinus during the Roman civil wars that took place in the 40s and 30s BC. Si Sheppard takes a detailed look at the campaign that was waged around the Macedonian city of Philipi. The first engagement on the 3rd of October was indecisive as Octavian's forces were routed by those of Brutus, but Cassius' camp was captured by Mark Antony's men; wrongly fearing that Brutus was dead and that all was lost for his cause, Cassius committed suicide - depriving the Republicans of their most gifted commander. In the meantime, the Republicans' naval forces had managed to intercept and destroy the supply ships of the Triumvirs in the… Read More

Osprey Publishing, 2008-08-19. Paperback. New.

Paperback. Very Good.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. Paperback. New. 96 pages. 9.75x7.50x0.50 inches.

Osprey Publishing, 2008-08-19. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!