Download or read book Alaric the Goth An Outsider s History of the Fall of Rome written by Douglas Boin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Denied citizenship by the Roman Empire, a soldier named Alaric changed history by unleashing a surprise attack on the capital city of an unjust empire. Stigmatized and relegated to the margins of Roman society, the Goths were violent “barbarians” who destroyed “civilization,” at least in the conventional story of Rome’s collapse. But a slight shift of perspective brings their history, and ours, shockingly alive. Alaric grew up near the river border that separated Gothic territory from Roman. He survived a border policy that separated migrant children from their parents, and he was denied benefits he likely expected from military service. Romans were deeply conflicted over who should enjoy the privileges of citizenship. They wanted to buttress their global power, but were insecure about Roman identity; they depended on foreign goods, but scoffed at and denied foreigners their own voices and humanity. In stark contrast to the rising bigotry, intolerance, and zealotry among Romans during Alaric’s lifetime, the Goths, as practicing Christians, valued religious pluralism and tolerance. The marginalized Goths, marked by history as frightening harbingers of destruction and of the Dark Ages, preserved virtues of the ancient world that we take for granted. The three nights of riots Alaric and the Goths brought to the capital struck fear into the hearts of the powerful, but the riots were not without cause. Combining vivid storytelling and historical analysis, Douglas Boin reveals the Goths’ complex and fascinating legacy in shaping our world.
Download or read book Alaric s Gold written by Robert Fortune and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-07-18 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alaric’s Gold is full of suspense that will leave readers wondering what’s reality and what’s fiction.
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Download or read book From Constantine to Charlemagne written by Neil Christie and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an overview of the archaeological and structural evidence for one of the most vital periods of Italian history, spanning the late Roman and early medieval periods. The chronological scope covers the adoption of Christianity and the emergence of Rome as the seat of Western Christendom, the break-up of the Roman west in the face of internal decay and the settlement of non-Romans and Germanic groups, the impact of Germanic and Byzantine rule on Italy until the rise of Charlemagne and of a Papal State in the later eighth century. Presenting a detailed review and analysis of recent discoveries by archaeologists, historians, art historians, numismatists and architectural historians, Neil Christie identifies the changes brought about by the Church in town and country, the level of change within Italy under Rome before and after occupation by Ostrogoths, Byzantines and Lombards, and reviews wider changes in urbanism, rural exploitation and defence. The emphasis is on human settlement on its varied levels - town, country, fort, refuge - and the assessment of how these evolved and the changes that impacted on them. this fascinating and dynamic period of European history.
Download or read book Famous Men of The Middle Ages written by John Henry Haaren and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous Men of the Middle Ages by John Henry Haaren: In this comprehensive and educational book, John Henry Haaren introduces readers to some of the most influential figures from the Middle Ages. Through captivating biographies, readers will learn about the lives and achievements of kings, knights, explorers, artists, and scholars who shaped the course of history during this transformative period in Europe. Key Aspects of the Book "Famous Men of the Middle Ages": Biographical Exploration: The book presents engaging biographies of notable individuals from the Middle Ages, offering insights into their contributions and impact on the world. Historical Context: Haaren provides a historical backdrop, enabling readers to understand the socio-political and cultural dynamics of the Middle Ages. Diverse Perspectives: The book covers a wide range of figures, including rulers, warriors, intellectuals, and artists, showcasing the diverse roles played by individuals in shaping the medieval era. John Henry Haaren was an American educator and author, born in 1855. He dedicated much of his career to teaching history and literature to young students, believing in the importance of a well-rounded education. Haaren's works, including "Famous Men of the Middle Ages," were designed to make historical figures and events accessible to children and young adults. Through his engaging writing style and emphasis on biographical accounts, Haaren contributed significantly to the popularization of history education in schools.
Download or read book A History of the Later Roman Empire AD 284 641 written by Stephen Mitchell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire features extensive revisions and updates to the highly-acclaimed, sweeping historical survey of the Roman Empire from the accession of Diocletian in AD 284 to the death of Heraclius in 641. Features a revised narrative of the political history that shaped the late Roman Empire Includes extensive changes to the chapters on regional history, especially those relating to Asia Minor and Egypt Offers a renewed evaluation of the decline of the empire in the later sixth and seventh centuries Places a larger emphasis on the military deficiencies, collapse of state finances, and role of bubonic plague throughout the Europe in Rome’s decline Includes systematic updates to the bibliography
Download or read book The Heronclaw Chronicles written by Gavin Wolfe-Winland and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-21 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Masserly Ingenious Clan is tasked to investigate a murder put on display in their city. However, when these demon hunters are forced to work with the Daughter of Lucifer and her team, the MIC find a demon-raising cult in the Fey Realm. The trust between the two teams will be tested when the brewing threat hits the streets of Masserly.
Download or read book Passions and Projections written by Robert N. Johnson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents fourteen original essays which explore the philosophy of Simon Blackburn, one of the UK's most influential contemporary philosophers. Blackburn is best known to the general public for his attempts to make philosophy accessible to those with little or no formal training, but in professional circles his reputation is based on a lifetime pursuit of his distinctive version of a projectivist and anti-realist research program. As he sees things, we must always try first to understand and explain what we are doing when we think and talk as we do. This research program reaches into nearly all of the main areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, moral philosophy, and moral psychology. The books and articles he has written provide us with perhaps the most comprehensive statement and defense of projectivism and anti-realism since Hume. The essays collected here document the range and influence of Blackburn's work. They reveal, among other things, the resourcefulness of his distinctive brand of philosophical pragmatism.
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