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The Vandals by Andrew Merrills and Richard Miles delves into the history of the Vandal Kingdom, a significant yet often overlooked power during late antiquity. This historical analysis explores the rise of the Vandals, their migration from the Roman Empire's fringes into North Africa, and their establishment of a kingdom renowned for its cultural and political influence. The authors offer a vivid portrayal of the social, economic, and military aspects that defined the Vandals' era and their lasting impact on the Mediterranean world.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the history of lesser-known empires. It delves into the rise and fall of a fascinating, yet often misunderstood group from late antiquity, offering insights into their culture, influence, and the intrigue of their time.

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The Vandals

The Vandals is the first book available in the English language dedicated to exploring the sudden rise and dramatic fall of this complex North African Kingdom. This complete history provides a full account of the Vandals and re-evaluates key aspects of the society.

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The Vandals is the first book available in the English language dedicated to exploring the sudden rise and dramatic fall of this complex North African Kingdom. This complete history provides a full account of the Vandals and re-evaluates key aspects of the society including:

  • Political and economic structures such as the complex foreign policy which combined diplomatic alliances and marriages with brutal raiding.
  • The extraordinary cultural development of secular learning, and the religious struggles that threatened to tear the state apart.
  • The nature of Vandal identity from a social and gender perspective.

Series: The Peoples of Europe

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The Vandals by Andrew Merrills and Richard Miles receives praise for its outstanding scholarship. It is considered a valuable contribution to understanding the transition of the ancient Mediterranean to the early Middle Ages, appealing to both scholars and informed general readers interested in history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118785096

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 472g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Andy Merrills is a Senior Lecturer in Ancient History at the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester. He is author of History and Geography in Late Antiquity (2005) and editor of Vandals, Romans and Berbers: New Perspectives on Late Antique North Africa (2004). Richard Miles teaches ancient history at the University of Sydney. As well as having directed archaeological excavations in Carthage, he has written widely on ancient North Africa including Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Mediterranean Superpower (2010).

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