THE FALL OF THE WEST by Adrian Goldsworthy ( 9780753826928 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

THE FALL OF THE WEST
THE DEATH OF THE ROMAN SUPERPOWER

By:

Adrian Goldsworthy

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0753826925

ISBN 13:

9780753826928

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Publisher:

ORION PUBLISHING CO

Pub. date:

1 February, 2010

Pages:

544

Description:

A sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.

Synopsis:

A sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.The Fall of the Roman Empire has been a best-selling subject since the 18th century. Since then, over 200 very diverse reasons have been advocated for the collapse of the western half of the Roman Empire. 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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Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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