Monday, February 13, 2012

Imperial General – The Remarkable Career of Petellius Cerialis, Philip Matyszak.

Imperial General – The Remarkable Career of Petellius Cerialis, Philip Matyszak.

A rare example of a biography of a general of Imperial Rome who wasn't either the Emperor or his heir. Cerialis fought against Boudicca, took part in the civil wars that brought his relative Vespasian to the throne, helped restore the Roman position on the Rhine and was then a successful general and governor in Britain.
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