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The Restoration of Rome: Barbarian Popes & Imperial Pretenders

by Peter Heather
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Europe's power struggle post-Roman Empire collapse.

If history fascinates you, especially the obscure yet critical period following the fall of Rome, "The Restoration of Rome" is a well-lent read. Heather expertly dissects the intricate dance of power, aspirations, and identity as various leaders attempted to revive the glory of what was once Rome. It's a deep dive into the gritty political maneuvers and cultural shifts that shaped modern Europe.

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The Restoration of Rome: Barbarian Popes & Imperial Pretenders

by Peter Heather
$16.90 Now $13.90 Save 18%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$32.07  

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ISBN: 9781447241072
Authors: Peter Heather
Publisher: Pan Publishing
Date of Publication: 2014-06-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion, Politics
Related Topics: Biography, Ancient History, History, Roman, Christianity, Politics, World History, European History
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 474 readers)

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Peter Heather, author of the two masterpieces The Fall of the Roman Empire and Empires and Barbarians, now tells us what happened next, starting from the fall of the Western Empire in the year 476. In the centuries that followed, there were three major attempts to restore the Empire, led by Theodoric, Justinian, and Charlemagne. Each of them managed to reestablish the old power to a sufficient degree to proclaim themselves the legitimate heir to the imperial title, but none succeeded in consolidating a structure capable of enduring, as the old Empire had done. It was not until the reinvention of the Papacy in the 11th century that new people, of barbarian blood, used Roman imperial tools to create a new structure, the Papal Empire, "much more powerful and oppressive than the one the early Romans administered," which has been active for a thousand years.
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Europe's power struggle post-Roman Empire collapse.

If history fascinates you, especially the obscure yet critical period following the fall of Rome, "The Restoration of Rome" is a well-lent read. Heather expertly dissects the intricate dance of power, aspirations, and identity as various leaders attempted to revive the glory of what was once Rome. It's a deep dive into the gritty political maneuvers and cultural shifts that shaped modern Europe.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.