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Empires and Barbarians: The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe,Used
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Empires and Barbarians presents a fresh, provocative look at how a recognizable Europe came into being in the first millennium AD. With sharp analytic insight, Peter Heather explores the dynamics of migration and social and economic interaction that changed two vastly different worldsthe undeveloped barbarian world and the sophisticated Roman Empireinto remarkably similar societies and states.The book's vivid narrative begins at the time of Christ, when the Mediterranean circle, newly united under the Romans, hosted a politically sophisticated, economically advanced, and culturally developed civilizationone with philosophy, banking, professional armies, literature, stunning architecture, even garbage collection. The rest of Europe, meanwhile, was home to subsistence farmers living in small groups, dominated largely by Germanic speakers. Although having some iron tools and weapons, these mostly illiterate peoples worked mainly in wood and never built in stone. The farther east one went, the simpler it became: fewer iron tools and ever less productive economies. And yet ten centuries later, from the Atlantic to the Urals, the European world had turned. Slavic speakers had largely superseded Germanic speakers in central and Eastern Europe, literacy was growing, Christianity had spread, and most fundamentally, Mediterranean supremacy was broken.Bringing the whole of first millennium European history together, and challenging current arguments that migration played but a tiny role in this unfolding narrative, Empires and Barbarians views the destruction of the ancient world order in light of modern migration and globalization patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Empires and Barbarians'? A: 'Empires and Barbarians' explores the transformation of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of medieval societies, focusing on migration, economic interactions, and cultural exchanges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empires and Barbarians'? A: The book is authored by Peter Heather, a historian known for his work on the late Roman Empire and early medieval Europe.
- Q: How many pages does 'Empires and Barbarians' have? A: 'Empires and Barbarians' contains 734 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of European history during the first millennium AD.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Empires and Barbarians'? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it suitable for both reading and collection.
- Q: When was 'Empires and Barbarians' published? A: 'Empires and Barbarians' was published on March 1, 2012, and is a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The condition of 'Empires and Barbarians' is new, ensuring that customers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What makes 'Empires and Barbarians' a unique read? A: The book offers a fresh perspective on the development of Europe, challenging traditional narratives about the roles of migration and social change.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in 'Empires and Barbarians'? A: The book does not specify any unique material, as it is a standard paperback publication.
- Q: What historical period does 'Empires and Barbarians' cover? A: 'Empires and Barbarians' covers the first millennium AD, focusing on the transition from the Roman Empire to early medieval Europe.
- Q: Can 'Empires and Barbarians' be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, 'Empires and Barbarians' can serve as a valuable resource for academic studies related to European history, migration, and cultural transformations.