THE ROME THAT DID NOT FALL: THE SURVIVAL OF THE EAST IN THE FIFTH CENTURY

WILLIAMS, Stephen, Gerald Friell

ISBN 10: 0415154030 / ISBN 13: 9780415154031

Published by Routledge, London, 1999

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8vo. Pp: xii, 282. Publisher's black buckram with silver lettering at spine in publisher's black photograph-illustrated dust jacket with cream and white lettering at spine. Black and white illustrated throughout.ISBN: 0415154030 Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket. Slight dust mark to top edge and very slight shelfwear to dust jacket. Text clean and bright throughout. Seller Inventory # C64734

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE ROME THAT DID NOT FALL: THE SURVIVAL OF ...

Publisher: Routledge, London

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Stephen Williams is a freelance writer and until recently was Head of Public Relations at English Heritage. Gerard Friell works for English Heritage as Inspector of Ancient Monuments with particular responsiblity for Hadrian's Wall. They are the authors of Theodosius: The Empire at Bay.