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by Ross Laidlaw (Author)
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  • Paperback: 441 pages
  • Publisher: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited (31 Aug 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904598080
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904598084
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 566,234 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The early fifth century. The Western Roman Empire has been overrun by German tribes. Too weak to expel them, the Imperial government has been forced to grant federate status to the invaders. Aetius, the last of the great Roman generals, becomes the virtual ruler of the West over the heads of a vicious but weak emperor and his ambitious mother. In a series of brilliant campaigns, he takes on the German tribes and forces them to settle down peacefully. Meanwhile, his old friend Attila, leader of the Huns, launches a devastating attack on the Eastern Empire, before turning on the West. He is confronted by Aetius, now his bitter enemy. In the epic battle which ensues, Attila is beaten and dies soon after. Time runs out for Aetius too when he is murdered by his jealous emperor. The empires of both the Romans and the Huns rapidly disintegrate into chaos. This arresting historical novel deals with the rivalry between two great men whose friendship turns to enmity as one (Attila) becomes corrupted by power, while the other (Aetius) is ennobled by it. Ross Laidlaw's masterful portrayal of these two figures is based on his intimate knowledge of the times and is written in a narrative style that vividly evokes the brutality, decadence and desperation of this fascinating period of history.


About the Author

Ross Laidlaw was born in Aberdeen and educated at Cambridge University. He has worked and travelled extensively in Southern Africa and currently lives in East Lothian. He has published a number of novels, including the much acclaimed The Lion is Rampant (1979), The Linton Porcupine (1984) and Aphra Behn - Dispatch'd from Athole (1992).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Researched and Well Written Book, 7 Feb 2005
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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This is a book to get your teeth into, not something to pick up and put down. It is a book about two great men, Attila, King of the Huns and Flavius Aetius one of the great Roman Generals, friends, who turn into bitter enemies.

The book is set in the early 5th century. The German tribes are overrunning the Western parts of the Roman Empire. Nothing and no one can stop the might of their forces. The government of Rome is forced to grant them federate status.

Aetius becomes the power in Rome even over the heads of a weak and viscious emperor and his mother. In a series of campaigns he takes on the might of the Huns and forces them to settle peacefully. His one time friend Attila, now his bitter enemy launches an attack on the Eastern part of the empire and in the ensuring battle both men have everything to lose if they are defeated.

The novel portrays brilliantly the brutality of war and the blatant disregard for human life in this period of history and is a must for anyone interested in that period.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not deserving of it's title, 22 Aug 2007
By Kentishman (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
I have read non-fiction and fiction books about Attila and looked forward to reading this book. However, while this proved an entertaining read and portayed the political intigue, shifting alliances between the Roman Empires and various barbarian races, and gives a flavour of the emerging Christian religion and 'heretic' sects, the Huns and Attila are little more than a supporting act.

Also when Attila does feature he is shown feeling anguish for the path he is forced to take. He is also shown to value life, even that of his foes - traits which seem out of place for the period in general and for the Huns in particular.

I am glad I have read this book, but if you are expecting to find Attila cast in a central role, you will be disappointed. You would be better reading William Napier's book.
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