The Spartacus War

The Spartacus War is the extraordinary story of the most famous slave rebellion in the ancient world, the true story behind a legend that has been the inspiration for novelists, filmmakers, and revolutionaries for 2,000 years.

Barry Strauss is a professor of history and classics at Cornell University, The Corliss Page Dean Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and a leading expert on ancient military history. He has written or edited several books, including The Battle of Salamis, The Trojan War, The Spartacus War, Masters of Command, The Death of Caesar, and Ten Caesars. Visit BarryStrauss.com.

Chronology	p. xiii
Author's Note	p. xix
Introduction	p. 1
Breakout	p. 11
The Gladiator	p. 13
The Thracian Lady	p. 29
Vengeance	p. 49
The Praetors	p. 51
The Pathfinders	p. 71
The Stoic	p. 91
Retreat	p. 113
The Decimator	p. 115
The Pirate	p. 131
The Fisherman	p. 143
To The Death	p. 157
The Celtic Women	p. 159
Spartacus	p. 171
The Victors	p. 189
Conclusion	p. 201
Glossary of Key Names	p. 213
Note on Sources	p. 217
Notes	p. 233
Acknowledgments	p. 247
Index	p. 249
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