The Scourge of God
Автор:
Dietrich WilliamЖанр:
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2013-12-01Язык книги:
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80
For fans of the movie Gladiator comes this bloody account of the clashing of civilizations, as Attila the Hun, 'The Scourge of God,' struggles to overthrow the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire is weakening. In 367 AD, approximately eight years after the great battle at Hadrian's Wall, Roman garrisons begin to hear rumors of barbarian tribes massing to the north. By 449 AD, Attila, the ruler of the Huns, has become the continent's most powerful monarch, his reputation in battle earning him the title 'The Scourge of God.' Anticipating an imminent attack by the Huns, Roman leaders negotiate with one of Attila's lieutenants, convincing him to play the part of assassin. He is joined on his mission by a Roman citizen, Jonas, an ambassador dispatched to negotiate a peace treaty with the...
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