TACFARINAS: An African Rebel Against Rome -- The Numidian Revolt Against the Emperor Tiberius (AD 17 to 24)

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Tacfarinas was a North African Numidian auxiliary soldier who deserted from the Roman army and led an insurrection against Rome from AD 17 to 24. He built a small band of fellow deserters and local brigands into a force that could match the occupier's military strength in the region, training them in Roman style to exceptionally high standards. Using irregular guerrilla tactics, Tacfarinas won some substantial victories. Combining his insider knowledge of the Roman army and superior understanding of the topography to maximum effect, his activities had a significant impact. Contains 16 mono illustrations.