Pyrrhus of Epirus

Pyrrhus (319 272 B.C.) was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, and later became king of Epirus and Macedon. He was a strong opponent of Romes , and invaded Italy in the 3rd century B.C. Although victorious in the battle of Acsculum, his army lost many men hence the term Pyrrhic victory. Abbotts biography of Pyrrhus includes a table of contents for easier navigation.