Table of Contents

Origins of the Campaign/Chronology/Opposing plans/Opposing commanders/Opposing forces/Orders of battle/The first battle of Philippi/The second battle of Philippi/Aftermath/The battlefield today/Further reading/Index

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This is a comprehensive guide to one of the most critical battles that sounded the death knell for the Roman Republic and changed the course of history.

About the Author

Si Sheppard is a graduate student of Political Science at John Hopkins University. He graduated with an MA Distinction from the University of Wellington and was winner of the Sir Desmond Todd Award for best thesis in a political subject. Simon Sheppard is a published author and has contributed a number of articles to leading journals, magazines and newspapers. For the Osprey Campaign series, he has previously written Pharsalus 48 BC. Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.

Reviews

"[The book] is superbly illustrated using artwork from the ages and ... coins to show the people involved ... there are the superb illustrations and artwork of Steve Noon to add some color to things. I have to say that this is really an excellent book on this pivotal series of events. One that shaped this section of the world for a very long time to come. A book I know you will enjoy reading." --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (September 2008)