Lucullus: The Life and Campaigns of a Roman Conqueror

The military achievements of Lucius Licinius Lucullus (118—57/56 B.C.) have been the subject of admiration and great respect throughout the history of the study of warfare. Yet there have been few studies dedicated to a comprehensive examination of exactly how Lucullus conquered the Roman East and made it a more or less cohesive part of the empire.

Lee Frantantuono considers every aspect of Lucullus life, starting with the training and education of a future Roman officer, but the greatest e...