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The gripping story of one of history’s most important and yet little-known wars,
the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome
determined the future of the Roman Empire.

Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators
who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen
heir, young Octavian, The gripping story of one of history’s most important and
yet little-known wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31
BC, whose outcome determined the future of the Roman Empire.

Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators
who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen
heir, young Octavian, the future Augustus. When Antony fell in love with the
most powerful woman in the world, Egypt’s ruler Cleopatra, and thwarted
Octavian’s ambition to rule the empire, another civil war broke out. In 31 BC
one of the largest naval battles in the ancient world took place—more than 600
ships, almost 200,000 men, and one woman—the Battle of Actium. Octavian
prevailed and subsequently defeated Antony and Cleopatra, who eventually
committed suicide.

The Battle of Actium had great consequences for the empire. Had Antony and
Cleopatra won, the empire’s capital might have moved from Rome to Alexandria,
Cleopatra’s capital, and Latin might have become the empire’s second language
after Greek, which was spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean, including
Egypt.

In this riveting and exciting history, Barry Strauss, ancient history authority,
describes this consequential battle with the drama and expertise that it
deserves. The War That Made the Roman Empire is essential history that features
three of the greatest figures of the ancient world. ...more


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Feb 12, 2022 Tracie rated it really liked it
The history of a war is usually written by the victors, especially the further
back in time it happened. Author Barry Strauss covers the events prior to the
Battle of Actium in 31 B.C. and the interesting people of the time period prior
to Caesar's assassination until the battle, and shortly afterward. He presents
the facts that are generally agreed on, but he is clear about the bias of the
ancient writers when it appears obvious. The betrayals of people are brutal,
especially for Marcus Antoniu The history of a war is usually written by the
victors, especially the further back in time it happened. Author Barry Strauss
covers the events prior to the Battle of Actium in 31 B.C. and the interesting
people of the time period prior to Caesar's assassination until the battle, and
shortly afterward. He presents the facts that are generally agreed on, but he is
clear about the bias of the ancient writers when it appears obvious. The
betrayals of people are brutal, especially for Marcus Antonius, but Octavian had
a few betrayals too. Both sides were liars in their propaganda campaigns just
like today actually. Cleopatra still remains mysterious, and I wish
archaeologists would find her tomb or a stash of papyrus that would show a
fairer side of her story. Although Marcus Antonius had more battle experience
than Octavian, he seems to have really blundered at Actium, one of the largest
naval battles of the ancient world, on the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean.
Sea. Marcus Agrippa, the admir.al of Octavian's forces was the real reason
Octavian won and Marcus Antonius lost so many men and ships. Though he and
Cleopatra broke away and prolonged the war, Alexandria did not become the center
of a new, different empire. Professor Strauss includes notes on the sources used
and writes for the layperson which I also enjoyed in his "The Death of Caesar:
The Story of History's Most Famous Assassination." Thanks to the publisher and
NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for a honest review. ...more
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Nov 07, 2021 Margaret Sankey rated it really liked it
I've long enjoyed Strauss' popular classics works, for their diverse sourcing
(grave epithets, maritime archaeology, Greek comedies) and for his ability to
describe people and events with easy familiarity, although always showing his
work--how much weight to give propaganda on each side, and picking apart
flattery from rumors and screeds. The result in this volume is a reappraisal of
Actium, not as a step by Octavian towards the obvious and inevitable victory of
west over east, but as a pivotal I've long enjoyed Strauss' popular classics
works, for their diverse sourcing (grave epithets, maritime archaeology, Greek
comedies) and for his ability to describe people and events with easy
familiarity, although always showing his work--how much weight to give
propaganda on each side, and picking apart flattery from rumors and screeds. The
result in this volume is a reappraisal of Actium, not as a step by Octavian
towards the obvious and inevitable victory of west over east, but as a pivotal
event for the Mediterranean world, in which many of Antony and Cleopatra's
decision make sense within the context of eastern client monarchs, the Parthians
and local resources. Strauss has a particular sensitivity to the role of
Cleopatra and Octavia (as well as Fulvia, Atia and other powerful women), and
offers each person's strengths and weaknesses as a politician, strategist and
leader. This is a rich and compelling narrative, with the best lesson being to
try to find (and keep) yourself an Agrippa. ...more
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Sep 02, 2021 Anneke rated it it was amazing
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Book Review: The War That Made the Roman Empire - Antony, Cleopatra, and
Octavian at Actium
Author: Barry Strauss
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: March 15, 2022
Review Date: September 2, 2021

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest
review.

From the blurb:
“The gripping story of one of history’s most important and yet little-known
wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome
determined the future of the Roman Empire.

Fol Book Review: The War That Made the Roman Empire - Antony, Cleopatra, and
Octavian at Actium
Author: Barry Strauss
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: March 15, 2022
Review Date: September 2, 2021

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest
review.

From the blurb:
“The gripping story of one of history’s most important and yet little-known
wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome
determined the future of the Roman Empire.

Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators
who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen
heir, young Octavian, the future Augustus. When Antony fell in love with the
most powerful woman in the world, Egypt’s ruler Cleopatra, and thwarted
Octavian’s ambition to rule the empire, another civil war broke out. In 31 BC
one of the largest naval battles in the ancient world took place—more than 600
ships, almost 200,000 men, and one woman—the Battle of Actium. Octavian
prevailed and subsequently defeated Antony and Cleopatra, who eventually
committed suicide.

The Battle of Actium had great consequences for the empire. Had Antony and
Cleopatra won, the empire’s capital might have moved from Rome to Alexandria,
Cleopatra’s capital, and Latin might have become the empire’s second language
after Greek, which was spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean, including
Egypt.

In this riveting and exciting history, Barry Strauss, ancient history authority,
describes this consequential battle with the drama and expertise that it
deserves. The War That Made the Roman Empire is essential history that features
three of the greatest figures of the ancient world.”
——
If there were just one book to take to that supposed island in the middle of the
sea, this would be it. Since I was 13, I intended to become a classicist, a
tenured professor in the Classics. Alas, life threw other interesting paths to
follow. But still, in my late age, I have been an ardent follower of Octavian,
otherwise known as Augustus Caesar.

I’ve read numerous books about his life, but I have to say that Professor
Strauss’s The War That Made the Roman Empire holds the most depth and breadth to
Octavian’s story. Because the story is not really the whole story without the
intertwining of Anthony and Cleopatra with Octavian.

This writing is just gorgeous. Easy to ready, without being dumbed down in any
way. Clearly, the book is written for those of us who want to details of these
three lives, the wars, the governance, the relationships.

This is such first class writing, that I think I will be hard put to find a
better written book on Octavian, Antony and Cleopatra. 5 stars and highly,
highly recommended.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for giving me early access to this treasure, and
best of luck to Professor Strauss with his continued research and writing.

This review will be posted on NetGalley and Goodreads.

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Sep 02, 2021 William Harris rated it it was amazing
I have just finished my read of "The War That Made The Roman Empire: Antony,
Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium," by Barry Strauss to be published by Simon &
Schuster in the near future (my thanks to the publisher for providing me with an
ARC for review). The book is far more than a simple recitation of events
surrounding the famous sea battle of Actium, which pitted the combined fleets of
Antony and Cleopatra against the naval forces of Octavian (soon to be Caesar
Augustus) after the tumultuous I have just finished my read of "The War That
Made The Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium," by Barry
Strauss to be published by Simon & Schuster in the near future (my thanks to the
publisher for providing me with an ARC for review). The book is far more than a
simple recitation of events surrounding the famous sea battle of Actium, which
pitted the combined fleets of Antony and Cleopatra against the naval forces of
Octavian (soon to be Caesar Augustus) after the tumultuous events surrounding
the assassination of Julius Caesar by his political enemies in the Roman Senate.
Indeed, much of the charm of the narrative resides in its polished explication
of the events leading up to the climactic battle and defeat of Antony and
Cleopatra. Most interesting is the way in which the author uses modern insights
to explore the use of spin and propaganda by all
of the principal combatants and the way in which their manipulation of the
"media" of the time lends itself to the modern cliche of the paradigm of "fake
news." I found the narrative thoroughly engaging and well documented. The author
is clearly the master of his material, and I have seldom seen a more fully
developed exploration of the very complex relationship between the three
protagonists. I strongly recommend the text to anyone interested in a better
understanding of how the Roman Republic became the Roman Imperium. ...more
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Feb 17, 2022 Casey Wheeler rated it really liked it  ·  review of another
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This book was well written and an engaging read. It covers the interplay over
time between Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian that led to the war at Actium. I
learned some new details about that time period and I enjoyed the fact that
Cleopatra was an astute politician which is rarely presented when discussing
her. This book is much more than just the War between Antony and Cleopatra
versus Octavian. I recommend this to anyone who has an interest in this time
period.

I received a free Kindle copy of This book was well written and an engaging
read. It covers the interplay over time between Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian
that led to the war at Actium. I learned some new details about that time period
and I enjoyed the fact that Cleopatra was an astute politician which is rarely
presented when discussing her. This book is much more than just the War between
Antony and Cleopatra versus Octavian. I recommend this to anyone who has an
interest in this time period.

I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the
publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Net Galley,
Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook and my nonfiction book review blog. ...more
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Jan 19, 2022 Dan rated it really liked it
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Simon and Schuster for an advanced copy
of this new history of the ancient world.

Barry Strauss professor of history and classics at Cornell University has
written in his book The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and
Octavian at Actium about Rome in the time following the assassination of Julius
Caesar. Among the fighting, arguing, feuding and retribution that followed two
men, Mark Antony and Octavian, Caesar's heir and later to be known My thanks to
Netgalley and the publisher Simon and Schuster for an advanced copy of this new
history of the ancient world.

Barry Strauss professor of history and classics at Cornell University has
written in his book The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and
Octavian at Actium about Rome in the time following the assassination of Julius
Caesar. Among the fighting, arguing, feuding and retribution that followed two
men, Mark Antony and Octavian, Caesar's heir and later to be known as Augustus
gained power and prestige and soon these individuals would have to clash. And
they did so at the Battle of Actium.

Professor Strauss does a wonderful job describing both the time and the places,
giving a concise history of the events leading to these two men facing off.
Their are many figures in this history and all of them are described clearly,
with plenty of backstory to fill in their place in history. The writing never
bogs down dn flows well. Points are made, and made very clearly.

What is most interesting is that unlike some histories the role of women are not
downplayed or ignore. Cleopatra, Mark Antony's ally and love, is treated as a
true politician, an Elizabeth I of her day. A skilled leader who removed problem
siblings and ruled a diverse people in difficult times, both war and peace, and
did so will a large amount of good faith and love from her people. Also Octavia,
sister of Octavain, and wife of Mark Antony is given far more political savvy
and shown to have her own machinations, far more than other historians wrote, or
probably suspected.

A very well written history of a difficult time for Rome, a time where many
possible outcomes could have occurred. Professor Strauss has done a very good
job of researching and writing this book which is far more readable than one
expects of a book on ancient history. Recommended for not only classics
scholars, but for people who enjoy very good, very interesting history books.
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Oct 04, 2021 Caroline Palmer rated it it was amazing
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I received an eARC from NetGalley. An absolutely fascinating and fresh look at a
war and a battle everyone thinks they know everything about. Fans of Roman
History need to put this on their must read list!
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Barry S. Strauss
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Barry Strauss, professor of history and classics at Cornell University, is a
leading expert on ancient military history. He has written or edited several
books, including The Battle of Salamis, The Trojan War, The Spartacus War,
Masters of Command, The Death of Caesar, and Ten Caesars.




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