{"title":"Andrea Frediani","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of the renowned author, Andrea Frediani. Known for his captivating historical novels, Frediani masterfully brings to life pivotal moments in ancient and military history. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eStrasbourg AD 357\u003c\/em\u003e, transport readers back in time, offering vivid portrayals of historical events and the figures who shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Frediani's storytelling is characterised by meticulous research and a deep understanding of the past, making his works a favourite among history enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Whether you're an avid follower of military history or simply enjoy a well-crafted narrative, Frediani's novels promise to engage and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this collection to explore gripping tales rooted in history, where every battle, strategy, and character is expertly woven into the fabric of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strasbourg-ad-357-by-andrea-frediani-9781472833983","title":"Strasbourg AD 357","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly illustrated account of a decisive victory for the Romans under their Caesar Julian against the Alemanni and their leader Chnodomar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCivil war in the Western Roman Empire between AD 350–53 had left the frontiers weakly defended, and the major German confederations along the Rhine – the Franks and Alemanni – took advantage of the situation to cross the river, destroy the Roman fortifications along it and occupy parts of Roman Gaul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 355, the Emperor Constantius appointed his 23-year-old cousin Julian as his \u003cem\u003eCaesar\u003c\/em\u003e in the provinces of Gaul with command of all troops in the region. Having recaptured the city of Cologne, Julian planned to trap the Alemanni in a pincer movement, but when the larger half of his army was forced into retreat, he was left facing a much larger German force outside the walls of the city of Strasbourg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis up-to-date study relates the events of this epic battle as the experience and training of the Roman forces prevailed in the face of overwhelming German numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849975288044,"sku":"9781472833983","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10477353482712.jpg?v=1759070262"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/andrea-frediani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}