Battle of Actium: Marc Antony reassessed

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(Scene from HBO's "Rome depicting the defeat of Marc Antony at Actium.)

 

Many historians and scholars have reassessed Marc Antony and his role in Roman history. In fact, we have written many threads on the subject. (See posts below.) 
 

A new book on the death struggle between Marc Antony and Octavian has created a renewed interest. Barry Strauss, in his book “The War that made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium,” delves into the subject further. Here is an interview with him at ars technica:

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/04/a-fresh-take-on-why-octavian-won-the-war-against-antony-and-cleopatra/

 

Here’s a video interview with Professor Strauss on the book:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2022 by guy