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The Fall Of The West The Death Of The Roman Superpower
The Fall Of The West The Death Of The Roman Superpower
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Description: A sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. The Fall of the Roman Empire has been a best - selling subject since the 18th century. Since then over 200 very diverse reasons have been advocated for the collapse of the western half of the Roman Empire. Until very recently the academic view embarrassedly downplayed the violence and destruction in an attempt to provide a more urbane account of late antiquity: barbarian invasions were mistakenly described as the movement of peoples. It was all painfully tame and civilised. But now Adrian Goldsworthy comes forward with his trademark combination of clear narrative common sense and a thorough mastery of the sources. In telling the story from start to finish he rescues the era from the diffident and mealy - mouthed: this is a red - blooded account of aggressive barbarian attacks palace coups scheming courtiers and corrupt emperors who set the bar for excess. It is 'old fashioned history in the best sense: an accessible narrative with colourful characters whose story reveals the true reasons for the fall of Rome.
Title: The Fall Of The West The Death Of The Roman Superpower
Author(s): Dr Adrian Goldsworthy Ltd
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Barcode: 9780753826928
Pages: 544 Pages
Publication Date: 2/4/2010
Category: Ancient History: To C 500 Ce
Description: A sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. The Fall of the Roman Empire has been a best - selling subject since the 18th century. Since then over 200 very diverse reasons have been advocated for the collapse of the western half of the Roman Empire. Until very recently the academic view embarrassedly downplayed the violence and destruction in an attempt to provide a more urbane account of late antiquity: barbarian invasions were mistakenly described as the movement of peoples. It was all painfully tame and civilised. But now Adrian Goldsworthy comes forward with his trademark combination of clear narrative common sense and a thorough mastery of the sources. In telling the story from start to finish he rescues the era from the diffident and mealy - mouthed: this is a red - blooded account of aggressive barbarian attacks palace coups scheming courtiers and corrupt emperors who set the bar for excess. It is 'old fashioned history in the best sense: an accessible narrative with colourful characters whose story reveals the true reasons for the fall of Rome.
Title: The Fall Of The West The Death Of The Roman Superpower
Author(s): Dr Adrian Goldsworthy Ltd
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Barcode: 9780753826928
Pages: 544 Pages
Publication Date: 2/4/2010
Category: Ancient History: To C 500 Ce