Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages

by Dan Jones

Book Overview

"Not only an engrossing read about the distant past, both informative and entertaining, but also a profoundly thought-provoking view of our not-really-so-'new' present . . . All medieval history is here, beautifully narrated . . . The vision takes in whole imperial landscapes but also makes room for intimate portraits of key individuals, and even some poems."--Wall Street Journal

"A lively history . . . [Jones] has managed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984880896
• ISBN13: 9781984880895
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Surfeit of Late Roman & Early Dark

THE 2000s has already seen SEVERAL serious historical examinations of the late Roman Empire and early Medieval periods. This is the latest of three BIG books on the subject. They are mostly fresh, but it's becoming almost expected to credit the "barbarians" more and sympathize with the Huns, who did more running than OJ in the rental car days. All three are highly acclaimed. There's much to be learned about today from this time about 2000 years ago.