The Fall of Rome: And the End of Civilization
Reassesses the fall of Rome using archaeological evidence to show real decline in living standards, trade, and culture after the empire's collapse.
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The Fall of Rome examines the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and challenges optimistic views of a seamless transition to the Middle Ages.
Bryan Ward-Perkins draws on archaeological evidence to demonstrate significant drops in living standards, trade, and technology after Rome's fall.
The book presents a clear argument that the end of Roman political structures led to measurable material and cultural decline across Europe.
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