The History Of Carausius (1858)

By J. Watts (John Watts) De Peyster and John Watts De Peyster

Book Overview

""The History of Carausius"" is a historical book written by John Watts De Peyster in 1858. The book focuses on the life and reign of Carausius, a Roman military commander who became emperor of Britain and northern Gaul in the late 3rd century AD. De Peyster provides a detailed account of Carausius' rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual downfall. The book also explores the political and social context of Carausius' reign, including the challenges he faced from rival emperors and internal dissent. De Peyster draws on a variety of historical sources to construct a vivid portrait of Carausius and his times, offering insights into the political and military history of the Roman Empire during this period. Overall, ""The History of Carausius"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the fascinating story of one of Rome's lesser-known emperors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166190951
• ISBN13: 9781166190958
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"