Bato's War: The Great Illyrian Revolt and the Limits of Roman Power

In the spring of 6 AD, Rome stood at the height of its power — poised to extend its frontier to the Elbe, master of the Mediterranean world, seemingly invincible. Then Illyricum erupted.The Great Illyrian Revolt, known to the Romans as the Bellum Batonianum, was the most dangerous provincial uprising the early Roman Empire ever faced. Led by two rebel commanders who shared a name — Bato the Daesit...