The Inheritance of Rome
Chris Wickham
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The Inheritance of Rome
Published
July 27, 2010
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
688
ISBN-13
9780143117421
ISBN-10
0143117424
Description
An ambitious and enlightening look at why the so-called Dark Ages were anything but thatPrizewinning historian Chris Wickham defies the conventional view of the Dark Ages in European history with a work of remarkable scope and rigorous yet accessible scholarship. Drawing on a wealth of new material and featuring a thoughtful synthesis of historical and archaeological approaches, Wickham argues that these centuries were critical in the formulation of European identity. Far from being a middle period between more significant epochs, this age has much to tell us in its own right about the progress of culture and the development of political thought.Sweeping in its breadth, Wickham’s incisive history focuses on a world still profoundly shaped by Rome, which encompassed the remarkable Byzantine, Carolingian, and Ottonian empires, and peoples ranging from Goths, Franks, and Vandals to Arabs, Anglo- Saxons, and Vikings. Digging deep into each culture, Wickham constructs a vivid portrait of a vast and varied world stretching from Ireland to Constantinople, the Baltic to the Mediterranean. The Inheritance of Rome brilliantly presents a fresh understanding of the crucible in which Europe would ultimately be created.
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 The Inheritance of Rome?
This edition of The Inheritance of Rome has approximately 688 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 The Inheritance of Rome?
For most readers, The Inheritance of Rome typically takes between 14h 20m and 9h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 172,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 172,000 words
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What is the word count of The Inheritance of Rome?
The estimated word count for The Inheritance of Rome is approximately 172,000 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 The Inheritance of Rome?
The Inheritance of Rome was written by Chris Wickham.
When was The Inheritance of Rome published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 27, 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.