Presents a detailed description of the events that led to the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century A.D. and examines the influence that Roman culture, language, and technology has had on subsequent generations.
Presents the annotated text of the drama of murder, rape, and betrayal, and includes an introduction, an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare, and a note on the text used.
Presents a comprehensive analysis of the events that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire including political and religious issues, their failing economy, and invasion by the northern Germanic tribes.