The Later Roman Empire

Dive into the fascinating historical narrative of 'The Later Roman Empire' by Ammianus Marcellinus, the last great Roman historian whose work stands tall alongside Livy and Tacitus. This meticulously crafted trade paperback (UK edition) published by Penguin UK in 1986 spans a sweeping 512 pages, chronicling a transformative period of 25 years during Marcellinus' own lifetime.

Explore the intricate details of the reigns of Constantius, Julian, Jovian, Valentinian I, and Valens, and gain invaluable insights into pivotal military events like the legendary Battle of Strasbourg and the Gothic Revolt. As you immerse yourself in this extraordinary chronicle, uncover the profound struggles of the Roman Empire - excessive taxation, rampant corruption, and the financial hardships faced by the middle class. Marcellinus vividly portrays a military plagued by declining morale, setting the stage for the eventual fall of Rome just two decades after his passing.

This essential historical text is not just a book, but a time machine into a fading era, ideal for students, history enthusiasts, and scholars alike. Collect your copy today and relish in a masterful narration that reveals the seeds of Rome’s decline and the vibrant twilight of a once-mighty empire. Don't miss out on this opportunity to understand the complexities of the Later Roman Empire with 'The Later Roman Empire'! Enjoy free shipping on this remarkable purchase, ensuring that this invaluable addition to your historical collection arrives swiftly and efficiently.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444063
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1986
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512


Description:
Ammianus Marcellinus was the last great Roman historian, and his writings rank alongside those of Livy and Tacitus. The Later Roman Empire chronicles a period of twenty-five years during Marcellinus' own lifetime, covering the reigns of Constantius, Julian, Jovian, Valentinian I, and Valens, and providing eyewitness accounts of significant military events including the Battle of Strasbourg and the Goth's Revolt. Portraying a time of rapid and dramatic change, Marcellinus describes an Empire exhausted by excessive taxation, corruption, the financial ruin of the middle classes and the progressive decline in the morale of the army. In this magisterial depiction of the closing decades of the Roman Empire, we can see the seeds of events that were to lead to the fall of the city, just twenty years after Marcellinus' death.

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