The Goths

Name: The Goths
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781780238456
Price: 47.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

Lost Civilizations

By David M. Gwynn

Series: Lost Civilizations

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.28

( 18 ratings, 5 reviews)

Summary

The Goths by David M. Gwynn is a comprehensive exploration of the history and cultural impact of the Goths, from their origins to their role in the decline of the Roman Empire. The book delves into the Gothic identity, examining their migrations, interactions with other cultures, and lasting influence on European history. Through historical narratives and analysis, it presents a nuanced picture of this significant group.
Read More

Format: Hardback

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Goths. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by ancient European history and the pivotal role of the Goths in shaping the Middle Ages. You'll enjoy the deep dive into their unique culture, migrations, and the impact they had on the transformation of the Roman world. With clear insights and engaging narratives, it's perfect for history enthusiasts interested in the interplay between barbarian tribes and the Roman Empire.

The Goths

The Goths .

Description

The Goths are truly a 'lost civilization'. Sweeping down from the north, ancient Gothic tribes sacked the imperial city of Rome and set in motion the decline and fall of the western Roman Empire. Ostrogothic and Visigothic kings ruled over Italy and Spain, dominating early medieval Europe. Yet the last Gothic kingdom fell more than a thousand years ago, and the Goths disappeared as an independent people.

Over the centuries that followed, the vanished Goths were remembered both as barbaric destroyers and as heroic champions of liberty. This engaging history brings together the interwoven stories of the original Goths and the diverse Gothic legacy: a legacy that continues to shape our modern world.

From the ancient migrations to contemporary Goth culture, through debates over democratic freedom and European nationalism and across the work of writers from Shakespeare to Bram Stoker, David M. Gwynn explores the ever-widening gulf between the Goths of history and the Goths of popular imagination.

Historians, students of architecture and literature, and general readers alike will learn something new from The Goths.

Series: Lost Civilizations

View all

The Aztecs

By Frances F. Berdan

Hardback

Sold Out
Egypt

By Christina Riggs and Professor Christina Riggs

Paperback

$34⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Nubia

By Sarah Schellinger and Sarah M. Schellinger

Hardback

$44⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Assyrians

By Paul Collins

Hardback

$44⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Barbarians

By Peter Bogucki

Paperback

$32⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Etruscans

By Lucy Shipley

Paperback

$34⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Goths

By David M. Gwynn

Hardback

Sold Out
The Greeks

By Philip Matyszak

Hardback

$44⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Sumerians

By Paul Collins

Hardback

Sold Out
The Hittites

By Damien Stone

Hardback

Sold Out
The Minoans

By Ellen Adams

Hardback

Sold Out

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

David M. Gwynn's The Goths is acclaimed for challenging common misconceptions about the Goths, shedding light on their early existence as polite European immigrants rather than mere brutal conquerors. Part of Reaktion Books’ Lost Civilizations series, it is praised for its informative and well-written exploration of this historically significant people.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780238456

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 December 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 68 illustrations, 48 in colour

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

Collections

David M. Gwynn European History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Lost Civilizations

About the Author

David M. Gwynn is Reader in Ancient and Late Antique History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of a number of recent books, including The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction (2012) and Christianity in the Later Roman Empire: A Sourcebook (2014).