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Routledge
In the early third century AD, the Roman Empire was a force to be reckoned with, controlling vast territories and wielding enormous political power from Scotland to the Sahara. Four hundred years later, this mighty empire was falling apart in the face of ongoing problems and the government's failure to deal with them. In this challenging new volume, Michael Whitby tackles the fundamental issues... Read more
Introduction, Chronology, Controlling the empire, Inside and outside the empire, Creating crisis, Challenges to empire, Brothers in arms, Impact of conflict, Notable individuals, Making new boundaries, Roman legacies, Further reading, Index
Biography
Michael Whitby
