Description: Trajan's military campaigns allowed the Roman Empire to attain its greatest military, political and cultural achievements. The book draws on novel theories, recent evidence and meticulous research, including field visits to Italy, Spain, Germany and Romania to ensure accurate, vivid writing that transports the reader to Trajan's territory.
Brief description:
Nicholas Jackson is an infectious disease scientist (MSc., DLSHTM., PhD), with more than twenty years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including advising governments on their vaccine development efforts. He has published numerous scientific papers.
As a life-long student of Roman history, Jackson has now uniquely combined his passion for Imperial Rome with his research acumen and writing expertise to bring to life the gripping stories of ancient Rome. His first book was Trajan: Rome's Last Conqueror.
Review Quotes: "[A] convincing and well-written biography of Trajan... [Jackson's] narrative provides the reader with a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities that Trajan faced, and how his decisions and actions impacted the course of Roman history."-- "Bryn Mawr Classical Review"