Download or read book Attila King of the Huns and His Predecessors written by William Herbert and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-23 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attila, Emperor of the Hunnic Empire and thus most commonly known as Attila the Hun, is an idiosyncratic figure who has become more myth than man, not least because much of his life is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the most famous "barbarian" in history, Attila was the lord of a vast empire spanning two continents, but he is best remembered for what he did not conquer. Though he seemingly had Rome at his mercy in 452, he ultimately decided not to sack the Eternal City, and a year later he had suffered a mysterious death. What is known about Attila came mostly from Priscus, a guest of his court who wrote several books about Attila's life in Greek. Unfortunately, much of that work was lost to history, but not before the ancient writer Jordanes relied on it to write his own overexaggerated account of Attila's life. And like their leader, the Huns themselves are an instantly recognizable name with mysterious origins; most of what is known about the Huns came from Chinese sources thousands of miles and an entire continent away from Italy. Naturally, the dearth of information and the passage of time have allowed myths and legends to fill in the most important details of Attila's life. Why did a man at war with the Roman Empire for so long decide not to sack Rome in 452? Did a meeting with Pope Leo the Great convince him to spare the capital of the Western half of the empire? Did a vision from St. Peter induce Attila to convert to Christianity? Was Attila murdered by his new bride? Many authors and chroniclers have provided many answers to the many questions, but the lack of answers has allowed Atilla to become the face of ancient barbarity and the embodiment of the furious nomadic conqueror.
Download or read book Attila King of the Huns written by William Herbert and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attila written by John Man and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-07-11 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life of Attila the Hun, focusing on his conflicts with the Roman Empire, his influence over the history of Europe, his image in the modern world, his reputation for savagery, and other related topics.
Download or read book Attila or The triumph of Christianity Attila and his predecessors Attila King of the Huns supplement containing above six hundred additional lines to Attila books VIII XI and XII Supplement 2d ed 1841 written by William Herbert and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attila King of the Huns written by William Herbert and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Herbert delivers a captivating and exhaustive account of the life and legacy of Attila the Hun. From his earliest days as a warrior king to his downfall and death, this book provides a richly-detailed exploration of one of history's most notorious figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Attila King of the Huns written by Patrick Howarth and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attila the Hun has been known to the world for centuries as a bloodthirsty tyrant and as little else. In this piece of historical reconstruction, Patrick Howarth shows how wrong the judgement of the world has been. -- Amazon.com
Download or read book Attil written by William Herbert and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Attila King of the Huns written by Patrick Howarth and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2001-09-11 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the life and times of Attila, King of the Huns, and discusses his image in myth and history.
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Download or read book The World of the Huns written by Otto Maenchen-Helfen and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive study of the origins and culture of the mysterious Huns and the civilizations affected by their invasions
Download or read book Atilla the Hun written by History-Episode and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-18 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Complete History on Atilla the Hun - The Life of this Incredible Emperor from the Hun"A luxurious meal, served on silver plate, had been made ready for us and the barbarian guests, but Attila ate nothing but meat on a wooden trencher. In everything else, too, he showed himself temperate; his cup was of wood, while to the guests were given goblets of gold and silver. His dress, too, was quite simple, affecting only to be clean. The sword he carried at his side, the latchets of his Scythian shoes, the bridle of his horse were not adorned, like those of the other Scythians, with gold or gems or anything costly." - Priscus, History of ByzantiumA lot of ink has been used to cover the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' Legends of the Ancient World series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of antiquity's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known.Attila, Emperor of the Hunnic Empire and thus most commonly known as Attila the Hun, is an idiosyncratic figure who has become more myth than man, not least because much of his life is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the most famous "barbarian" in history, Attila was the lord of a vast empire spanning two continents, but he is best remembered for what he did not conquer. Though he seemingly had Rome at his mercy in 452, he ultimately decided not to sack the Eternal City, and a year later he had suffered a mysterious death.What is known about Attila came mostly from Priscus, a guest of his court who wrote several books about Attila's life in Greek. Unfortunately, much of that work was lost to history, but not before the ancient writer Jordanes relied on it to write his own over exaggerated account of Attila's life. And like their leader, the Huns themselves are an instantly recognizable name with mysterious origins; most of what is known about the Huns came from Chinese sources thousands of miles and an entire continent away from Italy.Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Get: In Atilla the Hun , you will get a full understanding of the book. In Atilla the Hun , you will get some fun multiple choice quizzes, along with answers to help you learn about the book. Get a copy, and learn everything about Atilla the Hun .
Download or read book The Life and Times of Attila the Hun written by Earle Rice and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attila, king of the Huns, thundered out of the Steppes of Central Asia early in the fifth century CE. He rode at the head of his horrific band of horsemen, spreading fear and wreaking havoc throughout the European countryside. History recalls him as a terror of monumental proportions. Known as the scourge of God by early Christians, he ruled for two short decades and was gone. Attila took on the mighty Roman Empire and contributed mightily to its fall. He led his barbarian hordes to the gates of Constantinople, across present-day Germany and France to Orlans, and deep into today's Italy. He left behind a sinister legacy, borne out by the blood and bones of tens of thousands of his victims.
Download or read book Attila the Hun written by Captivating History and published by Ch Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to discover the captivating history of Attila the Hun, then keep reading... In the popular imagination, Attila the Hun is among the most barbaric leaders ever. His warriors have the reputation of being ruthless, cruel, and bloodthirsty, as the Huns are believed to have been savages lacking any semblance of civilized culture. The Huns raped and pillaged with abandon whenever the opportunity arose, and their raids into lands poorly protected by military outposts in the crumbling Roman Empire became legendary. The Huns under the command of Attila are thought to have been largely responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire and the commencement of the Dark Ages in Europe. The reputation of Attila and his people, the Huns, is at odds with reality. But examining the few historical records of his character and deeds reveal quite a different story. It is true that he was a calculating leader who was skilled at unleashing his fierce fighters when necessary. It is also recorded in history that he was a continual thorn in the side of the Romans. However, placed in historical context, Attila acted in ways that were common among leaders, both Roman and barbarian, in the first half of the 5th century. What is extraordinary about him were his uncanny abilities in negotiations with superior powers, his capacity for matching and exceeding his enemies in duplicitous behavior, and his successes as a military tactician on the battlefield. In Attila the Hun: A Captivating Guide to the Ruler of the Huns and His Invasions of the Roman Empire, you will discover topics such as The Origins of Attila and the Huns The Wars of the Huns Before Attila An Alliance Between the Huns and the Romans Attila Attacks the Byzantines Attila Attacks the Byzantines Again Attila Foils a Byzantine Plot Attila's Diplomatic Strategy Evolves in the West Attila Raids Gaul Attila Raids Italy The Disintegration of Attila's Kingdom And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about Attila the Hun, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
Download or read book Attila written by Steven Béla Várdy and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 1991 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the life and times of Attila, King of the Huns, and discusses his image in myth and history.
Download or read book Attila King of the Huns By William Herbert written by William Herbert and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attila the Hun written by Bonnie C. Harvey and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of Attila, leader of the Huns, and his attempt to conquer the Roman Empire.
Download or read book Attila King of the Huns written by Robert N. Webb and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 1970 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
