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The Last Barbarian King: Attila and the Collapse of Rome

Par : Russell Borna
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  • FormatePub
  • ISBN8231779079
  • EAN9798231779079
  • Date de parution13/10/2025
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  • ÉditeurWalzone Press

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The Last Barbarian King: Attila and the Fall of Rome plunges readers into the heart of the 5th century, where the fate of an empire teetered on the edge and one man-Attila the Hun-rose to become the most feared enemy Rome had ever known. With an iron will, unmatched ambition, and a ruthlessness that chilled the hearts of emperors, Attila did not merely wage war-he transformed the destiny of Europe.
From the harsh plains of the Eurasian Steppe to the gilded halls of Constantinople and the crumbling forums of Rome, this historical epic paints a vivid portrait of a world in turmoil. The Western Roman Empire, already fractured by corruption, decadence, and internal betrayal, faces its final reckoning as Attila unites the Hunnic tribes and launches a series of brutal campaigns across Gaul and Italy.
Through a richly layered narrative, readers witness Attila not only as a warrior but as a complex strategist and negotiator. His confrontations with Roman generals like Flavius Aetius, his uneasy alliance with the Eastern Empire, and his mythic encounter with Pope Leo I at the gates of Rome are depicted with dramatic flair and factual depth. Beyond the battlefield, the story explores the personal ambition, divine omens, and political intrigue that drove the Scourge of God.
This is not merely the tale of conquest, but of legacy. As Attila's campaigns rip apart the fragile Roman world order, The Last Barbarian King examines the profound consequences of collapse: the birth of medieval Europe, the migration of tribes, and the enduring myth of Attila as both villain and visionary. With cinematic intensity, this book captures the twilight of antiquity and the roar of the horsemen who ushered in a new age.
Meticulously researched and deeply human, it appeals to lovers of military history, imperial politics, and timeless drama. It is the definitive story of a man who dared to challenge the might of Rome-and almost won.
The Last Barbarian King: Attila and the Fall of Rome plunges readers into the heart of the 5th century, where the fate of an empire teetered on the edge and one man-Attila the Hun-rose to become the most feared enemy Rome had ever known. With an iron will, unmatched ambition, and a ruthlessness that chilled the hearts of emperors, Attila did not merely wage war-he transformed the destiny of Europe.
From the harsh plains of the Eurasian Steppe to the gilded halls of Constantinople and the crumbling forums of Rome, this historical epic paints a vivid portrait of a world in turmoil. The Western Roman Empire, already fractured by corruption, decadence, and internal betrayal, faces its final reckoning as Attila unites the Hunnic tribes and launches a series of brutal campaigns across Gaul and Italy.
Through a richly layered narrative, readers witness Attila not only as a warrior but as a complex strategist and negotiator. His confrontations with Roman generals like Flavius Aetius, his uneasy alliance with the Eastern Empire, and his mythic encounter with Pope Leo I at the gates of Rome are depicted with dramatic flair and factual depth. Beyond the battlefield, the story explores the personal ambition, divine omens, and political intrigue that drove the Scourge of God.
This is not merely the tale of conquest, but of legacy. As Attila's campaigns rip apart the fragile Roman world order, The Last Barbarian King examines the profound consequences of collapse: the birth of medieval Europe, the migration of tribes, and the enduring myth of Attila as both villain and visionary. With cinematic intensity, this book captures the twilight of antiquity and the roar of the horsemen who ushered in a new age.
Meticulously researched and deeply human, it appeals to lovers of military history, imperial politics, and timeless drama. It is the definitive story of a man who dared to challenge the might of Rome-and almost won.