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Author Sheldon, Rose Mary, 1948-

Title Intelligence activities in ancient Rome : trust in the gods, but verify / Rose Mary Sheldon.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Frank Cass, 2005.

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Description 1 online resource (xxvii, 317 pages) : illustrations, maps
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-309) and index.
Contents Trust in the gods, but verify -- Rome conquers Italy: methods and motives -- Hannibal's spies -- Diplomat, trader, messenger, client, spy: Rome's eyes and ears in the east -- The high price of failure: Crassus and the Parthians -- Caesar goes to Britain -- Julius Caesar and the end of the Roman Republic -- The Augustan revolution : communications and internal security -- Roman military intelligence -- Intelligence systems failure : the slaughter of Varus in the Teutoburgerwald -- Transmission and signaling -- The Roman secret service -- Big brother is watching you.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Intelligence service -- Rome.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Sheldon, Rose Mary, 1948- Intelligence activities in ancient Rome. London ; New York : Frank Cass, 2005 0714654809 (DLC) 2004050871 (OCoLC)55616493
ISBN 0203005562 (electronic book)
9780203005569 (electronic book)
0714654809 (alkaline paper)