'A superb analysis of the military power that underpinned Augustus' rise to power, his conquests, and his ability to sustain his rule. Powell's achievement is to demonstrate just how much Augustus deserved his name of 'Imperator'.'- Tom Holland, presenter of BBC Radio 4 Making History, author of Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar.
'Powell meticulously details and analyzes the composition, deployment, and actions...