Romans and Barbarians
Williams, Derek
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Romans and Barbarians
Published
1998
Publisher
Constable
Pages
237
ISBN-10
0094779902
Description
From 27 B.C. to A.D. 117, the Roman dreams of boundless empire began to falter. Romans and Barbarians sees the clash of cultures from the standpoint of four individuals whose curious fate it was to venture or be sent beyond the outer watchtowers of the Roman empire. They bore witness from the grassy steppe of Europe's southeastern corner; from across the grim Carpathians, towering beyond the Danube; from the fearsome German forest; and from beyond the Firth of Forth in the wilderness of northern-most Britain. Each portrait reveals different aspects of the Sarmatian, German, and Celtic peoples facing the empire's European frontiers. Together these four viewpoints provide a rich portrait of the classical and Iron Age worlds, mutually uncomprehending yet strangely unable to do without each other. The outcome is a skein of violence, tragedy, misadventure, and courage, offering a preview of the cruel but creative forces from whose fusion modern Europe was eventually to emerge.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Romans and Barbarians?
This edition of Romans and Barbarians has approximately 237 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 Romans and Barbarians?
For most readers, Romans and Barbarians typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Romans and Barbarians?
The estimated word count for Romans and Barbarians is approximately 59,250 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.
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Who is the author of Romans and Barbarians?
Romans and Barbarians was written by Williams, Derek.
When was Romans and Barbarians published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.