{"title":"Peter S. Wells","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003ePeter S. Wells\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author and historian known for bringing ancient history to life with compelling narratives and meticulous research. Specialising in the fields of history and military studies, Wells provides readers with a deep and engaging understanding of historic events and their enduring impact on our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his must-read books is \u003cem\u003eThe Battle That Stopped Rome\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting exploration of the crucial battle where Roman legions faced an unexpected defeat, forever altering the Roman Empire's trajectory. Known for his accessible writing style and attention to detail, Wells crafts stories that captivate both history enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Peter S. Wells' works and embark on an enlightening journey through the annals of history as you witness the remarkable events and personalities that shaped the course of human civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-battle-that-stopped-rome-by-peter-s-wells-9780393326437","title":"The Battle That Stopped Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn AD 9, a Roman traitor led an army of barbarians who trapped and then slaughtered three entire Roman legions: 20,000 men, half the Roman army in Europe. If not for this battle, the Roman Empire would surely have expanded to the Elbe River, and probably eastward into present-day Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut after this defeat, the shocked Romans ended all efforts to expand beyond the Rhine, which became the fixed border between Rome and Germania for the next 400 years, and which remains the cultural border between Latin western Europe and Germanic central and eastern Europe today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating narrative introduces us to the key protagonists: the emperor Augustus, the most powerful of the Caesars; his general Varus, who was the wrong man in the wrong place; and the barbarian leader Arminius, later celebrated as the first German hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn graphic detail, based on recent archaeological finds, the author leads the reader through the mud, blood, and decimation that was the Battle of Teutoburg Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Battle That Stopped Rome\u003c\/i\u003e includes 16 pages of illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072689520876,"sku":"9780393326437","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/345253482328.jpg?v=1765126083"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-s-wells.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}