Attila, King of the Huns: The Man and the Myth
Drawing on recent archaeological finds, as well as Hungarian sources, this book reconstructs the life of Attila the Hun — the legendary man of war who, in the course of a tumultuous 8-year reign, came close to toppling the Roman Empire in both East and West. Although legend portrays him as a bloodthirsty tyrant, this account reveals a man of clemency, tolerance, and wisdom, albeit a highly successful warrior. Howarth studies the myths about Attila that grew over the years, ranging from the Roman chronicles through the Nibelungenlied to the Hollywood epic.
- Author
- Patrick Howarth
- Format
- hardcover
- Pages
- 205
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble Books (NY)
- Language
- english
- ISBN
- 9780760700334
- Genres
- history, biography
- Release date
- 1995
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