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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.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 205
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780760700334
  • Genres
  • history, biography
  • Release date
  • 1995