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The Fall Of The West
The Death Of The Roman Superpower
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See moreA sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
A sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
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The Fall of the Roman Empire has been a bestselling subject since the 18th century. 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.
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The Fall of the West by Adrian Goldsworthy is praised for its compelling narrative which vividly illustrates the collapse of the Roman Empire, intertwining personal stories of horror and tragedy with the grand historical perspective. Reviewers appreciate the author's ability to balance individual tales with the broader story of this pivotal historical event.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780753826928
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Adrian Goldsworthy has a doctorate from Oxford University. His books include THE PUNIC WARS and the volume on Roman Warfare in John Keegan's Cassell History of Warfare series. He has lectured on Roman history in both the UK and USA.
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