Barbarians
Richard Rudgley
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Barbarians
Published
2002
Publisher
Channel 4 Books
Pages
282
ISBN-10
0752261975
Description
This title challenges the conventional portrait of the Dark Ages being a dangerous and barbaric time. It is divided into three sections: the first starts with the fall of Rome; the second with the Anglo-Saxon invasion; the third with the rise of the Norse culture of the Vikings. "The Dark Ages are little-known and little-understood. Conventional history portrays it as an ominous and dangerous period precipitated by the fall of Rome. We are led to believe that the torch of civilisation flickered only in the monasteries that dotted the landscape of a Europe engulfed in the darkness of barbarism." "Barbarians: Secrets of the Dark Ages challenges the accepted view of events passed down to us by Roman accounts of the barbarian world. The Romans, like every imperial power, had a vested interest in propagating their own version of history. There are few indigenous accounts to contradict the Roman view, but reading between the lines, archaeological investigation and critical analysis allow many cultural voices to emerge out of the darkness ..."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Barbarians?
This edition of Barbarians has approximately 282 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Barbarians?
For most readers, Barbarians typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Barbarians?
The estimated word count for Barbarians is approximately 70,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Barbarians?
Barbarians was written by Richard Rudgley.
When was Barbarians published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.