Belisarius: Conquest of the Vandals (2/6)

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In the 6th century AD, during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the Roman Empire experienced an extraordinary resurgence, reconquering lands - including Italy, North Africa and Rome itself - that had been lost to the 'barbarians' a century before. Leading these campaigns, a brilliant Roman general named Flavius Belisarius - a skilled tactician, inspirational leader, pragmatic and humane.

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🎨 Original artwork by Miłek Jakubiec

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📚Recommended reading:
📖Procopius, History of the Wars US: / UK:
📖 The Wars of Justinian by Michael Whitby US: / UK:
📖 Rome Resurgent by Peter Heather US: / UK:
📖The Armies of Ancient Persia: the Sassanians by Kaveh Farrokh US: / UK:
📖Late Roman Cavalryman AD 236–565 (Osprey) by Simon MacDowall

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