The Last Roman: Romulus Augustulus and the Decline of the West

Murdoch, Adrian

ISBN 10: 0750944749 / ISBN 13: 9780750944748

Editore: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 2006

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002733686

Riassunto:

The Last Roman is the only biography about Romulus Augustulus. It focuses on the personalities behind this powerful story and reveals the world into which Romulus was born - an empire that was about to die. Author Adrian Murdoch explores how Romulus's father Orestes, secretary to Attila the Hun, rose through the ranks to become kingmaker; how all was lost to another usurper in an Italy wracked with civil war; and how Romulus found peace at last, founding a monastery.

This dramatic and poignant story of politics, decline and loss has inspired. Drawing on extensive new archaeological and historical research and using numerous contemporary sources, many translated for the first time since the nineteenth century, The Last Roman is the vivid story of an empire breathing its last.

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Titolo: The Last Roman: Romulus Augustulus and the ...
Casa editrice: Sutton Publishing Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Hardback
Condizione: Very Good