The Enemies of RomeThe gripping stories of the most colourful and formidable characters to challenge the might of Rome. Until recently, it was assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilisation into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature to conquered peoples. The alternative view now suggests that many of Rome's enemies the Celts, Hebrews, and Phoenicians, for example were developing civilisations in their own right before obliteration at