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Definition of Battle of Pydna
1. Noun. A major victory by the Romans over the Macedonians in 168 BC; resulted in the downfall of the ancient Macedonian kingdom.
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Geographical relationships: Macedon, Macedonia, Makedonija
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battle Of Pydna
Literary usage of Battle of Pydna
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of Rome by Robert Fowler Leighton (1883)
"... even in sucli independence as was possible for them, were clearly given in
the destruction of the Macedonian monarchy after the battle of Pydna. ..."
2. A History of Rome: Amply Illustrated with Maps, Plans, and Engravings by Robert Fowler Leighton (1885)
"... even in such independence us was possible for them, were clearly given in the
destruction of the Macedonian monarchy after the battle of Pydna. ..."
3. A History of Rome from the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire by Henry George Liddell (1855)
"Battle of Pydna: total defeat of Perseus. § 21. Perseus flies to Samothrace:
surrenders to Paullus. ..."
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