The Rome that Did Not Fall
The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century
1st Edition
Published on 28. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-1-138-00703-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
* the fourth century background
* the invasions of Attila
* the resources of the east
* the struggle for stability
* the achievements of Anastasius.
Reviews / Votes
"...this [text] remains a useful read for anyone interested in Late Antiquity." - the NYMAS ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-00703-1 (9781138007031)
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Gerard Friell | Stephen Williams
The Rome that Did Not Fall
The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century
E-Book
08/2005
1st Edition
Routledge
€72.49
Available for download
Gerard Friell | Stephen Williams
The Rome that Did Not Fall
The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century
E-Book
08/2005
1st Edition
Routledge
€72.49
Available for download
Gerard Friell | Stephen Williams
The Rome that Did Not Fall
The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century
Book
11/1998
1st Edition
Routledge
€206.80
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Persons
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.
Content
Contents. List of Figures. Acknowledgements. Introduction.Part One: Separation 1. Crisis and Partition 2. The Fourth Century Background 3. Fortunes of East and West 4. The Western Warlords 5. A Changing StatePart Two: On The Defensive 6. The Shock of Attila 7. Resistance and RecoveryPart Three: The Resources 8. Military Developments, East and West 9. Imperial Wealth and Expenditure 10. Centralised Power 11. The God-Protected StatePart Four: The Struggle For Stability 12. Imperial Conflicts 13. Eastern Chaos, Western ExtinctionPart Five: Stability Attained 14. The Achivements of Anastasius 15. The Survival and Renewal of the EastAppendices. I. List of Emperors II. The Theodosian Dynasty References. Abbreviations and Bibliography. Index.