Jackson, Nicholas Trajan. Rome's Last Conquerer

Until the publication of this captivating biography, no such volume on Trajans life has been tailored to the general reader. The unique book illuminates a neglected period of ancient Roman history, featuring a comprehensive array of maps, illustrations, and photographs to help orientate and bring the text to life. Trajan rose from fairly obscure beginnings to become the emperor of Rome. He was born in Italica, an Italic settlement close to modern Seville in present-day Spain, and is the first Roman Emperor to be born outside of Rome. His remarkable rise from officer to general and then to emperor in just over 20 years reveals a shrewd politician who maintained absolute power. Trajans success in taking the Roman Empire to its greatest expanse is highlighted in this gripping biography. Trajans 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 Trajans territory.

Trajan rose from fairly insignificant beginnings to become Emperor of Rome. He was born in Italica, an Italic settlement near modern-day Seville in modern-day Spain, and is the first Roman emperor to be born outside Rome. His remarkable rise from officer to general and then emperor in just over 20 years reveals a shrewd politician who maintained absolute power. Trajan's success in leading the Roman Empire to its greatest expansion is emphasised in this biography. Trajan's campaigns enabled the Roman Empire to reach its greatest military, political and cultural achievements. The book draws on new theories, recent evidence and meticulous research, including site visits to Italy, Spain, Germany and Romania, to provide an accurate and vivid account that transports the reader into Trajan's time and environment.