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Author:

Jacobsen, Torsten Cumberland.

Title:

The Gothic War : Rome's final conflict in the West / Torsten Cumberland Jacobsen.

Publisher:

Westholme,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

x, 370 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Justinian--I,--Emperor of the East,--483?-565.
Goths--History.
Byzantine Empire--History--Justinian I, 527-565.
Italy--History--Gothic War, 535-555.
Geschichte 535-565.
Eroberung.
Goten.
Römisches Reich.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [349] - 358) and index.

Contents:

Prelude -- The Ostrogoths -- Theodoric in Italy -- The first stages -- The first siege of Rome -- Famine and pestilence -- The campaign for Ravenna -- The capture of Ravenna -- Affairs in Africa and the East -- The rise of Totila -- The return of Belisarius -- The second siege of Rome -- The third siege of Rome -- The return of Narses -- Aftermath and conclusions -- Appendix. Men, equipment, and tactics : the Romans ; Men, equipment, and tactics : the Ostrogoths.

Summary:

This title provides readers with a wealth of information on every aspect of the Gothic War - from famous battles and military leaders to a fascinating history of the Ostrogoth tribe.

ISBN:

1594160848
9781594160844

OCLC:

(OCoLC)294885264

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)

PMAX975 -- Morningside University - Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Library (Sioux City)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)