{"title":"Neil Christie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Christie\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in works that delve into historical and archaeological themes, offering readers insightful perspectives on ancient societies and their complex legacies. His books often explore the intersections of history, culture, and archaeology, making them valuable for those interested in understanding the past through rigorous scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on educational and reference materials, Christie’s writing is both accessible and richly detailed, ideal for readers seeking to deepen their knowledge of historical developments. His titles invite reflection on how ancient histories continue to shape our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lombards-by-neil-christie-9780631211976","title":"The Lombards","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lombards\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the Longobards, were a Germanic tribe whose fabled origins lay in the barbarian realm of Scandinavia. After centuries of obscurity during the long period of Roman domination in Europe, the Lombards began a concerted migration south-eastwards, coming to prominence immediately after the fall of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePushing across the Danube to occupy Hungary, the tribe emerged as a powerful protagonist in the former heartland of the Empire in the early sixth century AD. The Lombards subsequently invaded Italy in AD 568-9, where they successfully countered the Byzantines and established a kingdom based on the fertile north Italian plains. This endured for more than two centuries before its conquest by Charlemagne, and even after this defeat, a Lombard state continued to exist in southern Italy until the eleventh century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, the author combines many sources, both archaeological and historical, to offer a fresh and vividly detailed picture of Lombard society—its people, settlements, material and spiritual culture—and its evolution from martial 'barbarian' tribe to a complex urbanised state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471805792492,"sku":"9780631211976","price":174.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780631211976-the-lombards.jpg?v=1775255875"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/neil-christie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}