Books by Ian Hughes

This is the only full biography of Constantius III in English. Concludes Ian Hughes' coverage of 5th century Roman Empire. Constantius' life and brief-but-significant stint as Emperor put in full context. Thoroughly researched and well illustrated.

Constantine the Great is one of the best known Roman Emperors. Ian Hughes assesses whether his record as a military leader justifies the epithet 'the Great', or whether this rests on his religious policies.

First full-length biography of the man who stopped Attila. Narrates dramatic events in the crumbling Roman Empire leading up to the climactic Battle of the Catalaunian Plains.

Gaiseric successfully defeated Roman attempts at reconquest of these vital provinces and his fleets dominated the Western Mediterranean.

Packed with insights and the practicalities of ancient warfare, Hughes has written a lively and detailed account of Belisarius' remarkable career.

Valentinian Valens and the Disaster at Adrianople. Original dual biography of the brothers Valentinian and Valens allows comparison of their achievements and contrasting reputations Detailed coverage of the crucial events of leading upto the Battle of Hadrianople, the battle itself and its aftermath. Discussion of the Roman armies of the period and their enemies.