The Ruin of the Roman Empire - Hardcover

O'Donnell, James J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060787376 ISBN 13: 9780060787370

Publisher: Ecco Pr, 2008

Synopsis

James J O'Donnell follows up his masterful biography of Augustine with this account of the endgame of the Roman Empire in the 6th century. Beginning at a moment of apparent Roman revival, he shows how Emperor Justinian sealed the Empire's fate by attempting to restore Rome's past glories from his palace in Constantinople. With its religious wars, illegal migrations and global pandemics the story foreshadows some of our own crises and hints at how we should deal with them. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. American-cut pages.

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Product Description:

An intricate analysis of the fall of the Roman empire evaluates the sixth-century events and circumstances that were key factors, challenging popular beliefs about "barbarian" activities while seeking to place responsibility on the hapless ways in which Rome's last emperors endeavored to restore and preserve their civilization. 35,000 first printing.

Review:

"O'Donnell's richly layered book provides significant glimpses into the many factors that leveled a mighty empire."--Publishers Weekly

"An exotic and instructive tale, told with life, learning and just the right measure of laughter on every page. O'Donnell combines a historian's mastery of substance with a born storyteller's sense of style to create a magnificent work of art. Perfect for history-lovers and admirers of great writing alike."--Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State

"A vigorous history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire."--Kirkus Reviews

O Donnell s richly layered book provides significant glimpses into the many factors that leveled a mighty empire. --Publishers Weekly"

A vigorous history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. --Kirkus Reviews"

An exotic and instructive tale, told with life, learning and just the right measure of laughter on every page. O Donnell combines a historian s mastery of substance with a born storyteller s sense of style to create a magnificent work of art. Perfect for history-lovers and admirers of great writing alike. --Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State"

About this edition

• Publisher: Ecco Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060787376
• ISBN 13: 9780060787370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 436