How the Barbarian Invasions Shaped the Modern World
How the Barbarian Invasions Shaped the Modern World
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More than 800 years have past since the last barbarian horde slaughtered & plundered its way across Asia and Europe, yet civilised folk are still fascinated by tales of these half-naked, bloodthirsty savages. The impact they had on world history was truly astonishing: they destroyed the Roman Empire and founded the nations of Europe.
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How the Barbarian Invasions Shaped the Modern World by Thomas J Craughwell
This richly detailed chronicle brings to life the personalities of Attila the Hun, Alaric the Goth, Genghis Khan, and many other barbarian kings and chieftains whose rampages across Europe, Asia, and North Africa changed the course of history. In this highly readable and authoritative book, author Thomas J. Craughwell draws upon the latest historical and archaeological research to reveal the impact of the barbarian invasions on the modern world: from the establishment of the English language, to the foundation of world capitals such as Dublin, to the introduction of gunpowder to Europe. Illustrated with more than 100 archival images gathered from around the world.Thomas J. Craughwell is the author of more than a dozen books, including Failures of the Presidents, Stealing Lincoln's Body, and The Rise and Fall of the Second Largest Empire in History. He has written articles on history, religion, politics, and popular culture for the Wall Street Journal. He lives in Bethel, CT
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592333035 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592333036 |
| Title | How the Barbarian Invasions Shaped the Modern World |
| Author | Thomas J Craughwell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Year published | 2008-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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