The Roman Guide to War

What were the secrets of Roman warfare? What is the best way to defeat an enemy… and what does all this have to do with aqueducts? Today Anya is joined by George Thomas to discuss the life of Frontinus, an ancient Roman general and governor of Roman Britain. In particular, they’re looking at Stratagems , his manual for war, which looked to ancient history to distil key lessons in military strategy and leadership. George Thomas, also known by his pen name, Quintus Curtius, is an acclaimed translator of ancient texts, including those by Cicero, Sallust, and Cornelius Nepos. He is an MIT graduate, a former officer in the US Marine Corps, a founding partner of the law firm, Phillips and Thomas. His most recent work is a translation Frontius' Stratagems, of which we speak about today. You can buy it HERE: Hosted by Anya Leonard of Classical Wisdom. To learn more about Classical Wisdom, and sign up for our free newsletter, please go to An extended version of this podcast is available to Members of Classical Wisdom. Become a Member HERE: And access the extended version HERE:

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This episode is 38:21 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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