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The Fall Of The Roman Empire: A New History Of Rome And The Barbarians

The Fall Of The Roman Empire: A New History Of Rome And The Barbarians

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In AD 378, the Roman Empire had been the unrivalled superpower of Europe for well over four hundred years. And yet, August that year saw a small group of German-speaking asylum-seekers rout a vast Imperial army at Hadrianople, killing the Emperor and establishing themselves on Roman territory. Within a hundred years the last Emperor of the Western Empire had been deposed. What had gone wrong?

In this ground breaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution to one of the greatest mysteries of history. Mixing authoritative analysis with thrilling narrative, he brings fresh insight into the panorama of the empire's end, from the bejewelled splendour of the imperial court to the dripping forests of "Barbaricum". He examines the extraordinary success story that was the Roman Empire and uses a new understanding of its continued strength and enduring limitations to show how Europe's barbarians, transformed by centuries of contact with Rome, eventually pulled it apart.

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ISBN13: 9780195325416
ISBN10: 0195325419
Language: English
Publication Year: 2007
Format: Paperback

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    Explores the fall of Rome through new historical insights.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by the dramatic decline of one of history's greatest empires, this book offers a fresh perspective. Peter Heather combines detailed analysis with compelling storytelling, revealing how Barbarian interactions played a pivotal role in Rome's downfall. It's a must-read for those eager to understand the complex forces behind the end of the Roman Empire.

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