Giovanni Ricco

Aurelianus (History, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In a Rome torn apart by war and corruption, there emerged a man destined to become one of the greatest emperors of antiquity. "Aurelian: The Emperor Who Forged an Era" takes us to the heart of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century, narrating the extraordinary life and reign of Lucius Domitius Aurelian, an exceptional leader who restored order and greatness to Rome.

This captivating tale is told through the eyes of a loyal advisor to Aurelian, a historian who personally witnessed the emperor's deeds. Through anecdotes, intimate details, and profound reflections, we explore Aurelian's rise from his youth to epic battles against barbarian invasions, from the fight against internal corruption to the establishment of the Sol Invictus cult.

In the Rome of the time, where power was often afflicted by intrigue and betrayal, Aurelian emerges as an indomitable and unifying hero. A charismatic figure who embodied the vision of the Empire like never before, based on military strength and loyalty. But beneath his armor, a complex man emerges, full of doubts and contradictions, determined to lead Rome to greatness despite the challenges.

This narrative provides an intimate look at Aurelian's character, his monetary policies, army management, and his impact on the culture of the era. Revealing the historical context, moral dilemmas, and challenges faced by this emperor, "Aurelian: The Emperor Who Forged an Era" guides us through a crucial period in Rome's history and unveils the legacy of a man who left a lasting mark on an era.

An enthralling journey through Rome's glorious past and the extraordinary life of an emperor who shaped the destiny of an empire.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Giovanni Ricco
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215236840
• Artikelnr.: 70467518

Autorenporträt

Giovanni is an instructor at the Culham Historical Fencing and Mixed Martial Arts Club (CSSA) in the UK with a diverse martial arts background. He began his martial arts training in 1991 with Japanese Karate (kumite) and later moved on to Kickboxing for six years and then Muay Thai for four years, participating in amateur competitions. In 1999, he was introduced to Medieval and Renaissance fencing by his master of Italian historical fencing and started training in the manual of Fiore de Liberi and Marozzo. He also joined a group that trained in ancient Olympic boxing (Pygmachia), wrestling (Pale), the ancient mixed martial art of Pankration, and gladiatura in an experimental archaeology style (Arsdimicandi).

In 2000, Giovanni received his first qualification as an Instructor of Medieval Fencing, followed by a second one in Renaissance Fencing (IRSAST). He taught his first class in southern Italy before receiving his qualification. He also received a qualification as an instructor of modern Pankration (Athlima) and taught his first class of bare-hand fighting in northern Italy (Venice). Along with his students in both northern and southern Italy, Giovanni participated in historical tournaments and battles. He later moved to South Milan and opened two classes in bare-hand fighting and fencing. In 2013, he received a qualification as a mixed martial arts instructor (FIGMMA).

Giovanni further broadened his skills by joining a local club of defensive and dynamic shooting with firearms, participating in competitions. In 2018, he moved to China for work and continued to have students in all of his disciplines, including boxing. After moving to England, he joined a local historical fencing school in Wiltshire and then the Hema Fencing school in Oxford (OSS) and a Brazilian Ju Jitsu school to improve his wrestling skills. In 2022, Giovanni had his martial arts qualifications validated by the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association (BMABA).