At the Gates of Rome: The Battle for a Dying Empire

The Last Viking by Don Hollway tells the story of the final years of the Western Roman Empire and the downfall of Rome through the perspectives of Stilicho and Alaric, highlighting their rivalry and eventual alliance to save the empire from enemies on all sides.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Western Roman Empire's final years and the fall of Rome are vividly depicted in this dramatic retelling from the perspectives of Roman general Flavius Stilicho and Alaric, king of the Visigoths. In a mere generation, the empire crumbled, with Christians and pagans, legions and barbarians, generals and politicians vying for power. Two men, former comrades on the battlefield, emerged as prominent figures on opposite sides of the empire's grand game. Roman general Flavius Stilicho, who held the Roman throne, dedicated himself to restoring imperial glory but found himself embroiled in political struggles. Alaric, king of the Goths, sought friendship with Rome but was betrayed and forced to become its enemy. Despite their differences, these two warriors ultimately put aside their conflicts to save the empire from enemies on all sides. When one of them fell, the other exacted vengeance on a scale never seen before in history. Author Don Hollway skillfully weaves together ancient chroniclers' accounts of Stilicho and Alaric to create an unforgettable history of betrayal, politics, intrigue, and war for the heart and soul of the Roman Empire.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472849977