Mutina 43 BC: Mark Antony's struggle for survival
Ebook
Overview
In the aftermath of the murder of Gaius Julius Caesar, his self-declared successor Mark Antony struggled to hold together his legacy. Following an abortive coup attempt by Caesar’s adopted son Octavian, two of Antony’s legions declared for him, leading to a renewed outbreak of civil war. Antony moved into northern Italy and invaded the city of Mutina, which was held by Decimus Brutus. There they were quickly sandwiched between the city walls on one side and the newly arrived Senate-backed forces of Octavian on the other.
These two heirs of Caesar then fought to claim their former mentor’s legacy. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and maps, this is the full story of the battles which would see Octavian move from being a young, inexperienced aristocrat to the dominating figure of Augustus.
In the aftermath of Julius Caesar’s assassination, Octavian and the forces of the late Republic battled Mark Antony in the battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC.
In the confused environment following the assassination of Caesar, the struggle for power in Rome broke out into a Civil war of which Mutina was the most important battle.
This book features some of the best known and most colourful characters of the Late Republic and early Imperial period, including Mark Antony and Octavian (the future Emperor Augustus).
Roman history has been perennially popular across the Osprey list, with recent titles in the Campaign series (CAM 303 Lake Trasimnee 217 BC and CAM 299 Zama 202 BC) and Weapon series (WPN 55 The Pilum and WPN 51 The Gladius) being particularly well received.
Origins of the campaign/ Chronology/ Opposing commanders/ Opposing armies/ Orders of battle/ Opposing plans/ The campaign/ Aftermath/ The battlefields today/ Further reading/ Index
- Title: Mutina 43 BC: Mark Antony's struggle for survival
- Authors: Nic Fields, Peter Dennis, Paul Kime, Bounford com
- Series: Campaign
- Publisher: Osprey Publishing
- Print Publication Date: 2018
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 96
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781472831194, 1472831195
- Resource ID: LLS:9781472831194
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T14:16:07Z
Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to university and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.
Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.