Attila: The Barbarian King Who Challenged Rome Man John
Attila: The Barbarian King Who Challenged Rome Man John A stunning biography of history's most infamous warlord, Attila the HunFor a crucial twenty years in the early fifth century, Attila held the…
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Attila: The Barbarian King Who Challenged Rome Man John
A stunning biography of history's most infamous warlord, Attila the HunFor a crucial twenty years in the early fifth century, Attila held the fate of the Roman Empire and the future of all Europe in his hands. In numerous raids and three major campaigns against the Roman Empire, he earned himself an instant and undying reputation for savagery. He created the greatest of barbarian forces, and his empire briefly rivaled Rome's.
Attila was capricious, arrogant, brutal, and brilliant enough to win the loyalty of millions. But there was more to him than mere barbarism. In the end, his ambitions ran away with him.
He did not live long enough to found a lasting empire--but long enough to jolt Rome toward its final fall.In this riveting biography, masterful storyteller John Man draws on his extensive travels through Attila's heartland and his experience with the nomadic