The Fall of Rome

In *The Fall of Rome*, eminent historian Bryan Ward-Perkins dramatically refutes the popular theory of Rome's peaceful transformation. Contending that the empire's collapse was a catastrophic era of horror and destruction, Ward-Perkins argues it plunged the West into a prehistoric standard of living, defined by marauding barbarians and economic collapse. Utilizing modern archaeological evidence, he challenges contemporary interpretations by exploring both the broader causes of disintegration and the brutal consequences for everyday Romans. This brilliantly written volume, featuring thirty illustrations, reclaims the drama, violence, and tragedy of Rome's final days.

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