Title | : | The Rome that Did Not Fall: The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century |
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ISBN | : | 0415154030 |
ISBN-10 | : | 9780415154031 |
Language | : | English |
Format Type | : | Hardcover |
Number of Pages | : | 286 |
Publication | : | First published January 1, 1998 |
The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the east, charting its remarkable growth and development which resulted in the distinct and enduring civilization of Byzantium. It considers:
* the fourth century background
* the invasions of Attila
* the resources of the east
* the struggle for stability
* the achievements of Anastasius.
* the fourth century background
* the invasions of Attila
* the resources of the east
* the struggle for stability
* the achievements of Anastasius.
The Rome that Did Not Fall: The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century Reviews
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I didn't know enough about the very early centuries of Byzantium, and now I have a taste. Well written, not too heavy on the drama. Balanced.