Cover of Mark Antony's Heroes: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor

Mark Antony's Heroes: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor

This fourth book in Dando-Collins's definitive history of Rome's legions tells the story of Rome's 3rd Gallica Legion, which put Vespasian on the throne and saved the life of the Christian apostle Paul. Named for their leader, Mark Antony, these common Roman soldiers, through their gallantry on the battlefield, reshaped the Roman Empire and aided the spread of Christianity throughout Europe.

Subject
history
Themes
military history
Setting
ancient historyantiquityrome
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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