The exciting story of the six-year fierce campaign of the Roman Republic against the rebel Numidian warlord, Jugurtha.

Jugurtha, adopted son of Micipsa, king of the Numidians, was initially a highly respected ally of Rome, fighting bravely alongside the Romans during the Numantine War in Hispania. However, during the campaign, the ambitious and impulsive Jugurtha fell into more controversial circles, which urged him to carry out a coup and seize control of Numidia from its legitimate heirs to the throne.

Despite warnings not to cooperate with certain corrupt Roman elites, this advice was ignored, sparking a civil war. Rome's response was to declare war to punish Jugurtha for his aggressive actions. Among the commanders who proved their worth against the formidable opponent are Gaius Mettellus and Gaius Marius.

Here, the classical historian Dr. Nick Fields narrates the events of a painful six-year campaign against the cunning, twisting Jugurtha. He explores how Rome's military performance was hindered by petty disputes, spontaneous factionalism, and self-interested rivalries among the commanders.

With photographs and artworks bringing the conflicts in North Africa to life, the maps and diagrams provide context for this long campaign. The war was a significant phase in the subjugation of North Africa by Rome and the rise of the empire.

Pages: 96, Year of Publication: 0902, Dimensions: 18.2x18.2cm