The Inheritance of Rome: A History of Europe from 400 to 1000 by Chris Wickham P

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Inheritance of Rome by Chris Wickham The world known as the Dark Ages, often seen as a time of barbarism, was in fact the crucible in which modern Europe would be created. This book shows how this period, encompassing peoples such as Goths, Franks, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, was central to the development of our history and culture. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Awe-inspiring ... stunning ... no review can really do this book justice- it is a superlative work Dominic Sandbrook, Daily TelegraphThe Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishings great projects New StatesmanThe world known as the Dark Ages, often seen as a time of barbarism, was in fact the crucible in which modern Europe would be created.Chris Wickhams acclaimed history shows how this period, encompassing peoples such as Goths, Franks, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, was central to the development of our history and culture. From the collapse of the Roman Empire to the establishment of new European states, and from Ireland to Constantinople, the Baltic to the Mediterranean, this landmark work makes sense of a time of invasion and turbulence, but also of continuity, creativity and achievement. Notes Subtitled, A History Of Europe From 400 To 1000. Although known as the Dark Ages, this was in fact the crucible in which modern Europe was created. Wickham examines the Goths, Franks, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to trace the development of our history and culture. Author Biography Chris Wickham is Chichele Professor of Medieval History at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College. His book Framing the Middle Ages, which was published in 2005, won the Wolfson Prize, the Deutscher Memorial Prize and the James Henry Breasted Prize of the American Historical Association. He taught for many years at the University of Birmingham and is a Fellow of the British Academy. Review A work of tremendous authority and breadth. With this book, as with Charlemagnes empire, one feels that an extraordinary range of things have been brought together -- Noel Malcolm * Sunday Telegraph *Intensely rewarding -- Jonathan Sumption * Spectator *Almost every page is full of arresting details and insights ... and a sharp eye for a revealing anecdote, illuminating even the murkiest corners of the so-called Dark Ages -- Dominic Sandbrook * Daily Telegraph *The Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishings great projects * New Statesman *With five volumes now out, the Penguin History of Europe series ... is shaping up to be the best general account available, superseding all previous ones * Economist * Review Text A work of tremendous authority and breadth. With this book, as with Charlemagnes empire, one feels that an extraordinary range of things have been brought together Review Quote The Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishings great projects Promotional "Headline" Awe-inspiring ... stunning ... no review can really do this book justice- it is a superlative work Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Telegraph Details ISBN0140290141 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd ISBN-10 0140290141 ISBN-13 9780140290141 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Subtitle A History of Europe from 400 to 1000 DEWEY 940.1 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-28 Author Chris Wickham Birth 1950 Pages 688 Short Title INHERITANCE OF ROME UK Release Date 2010-01-28 Alternative 9780141908533 Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-01-27 AU Release Date 2010-01-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:22961184;

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