The Fall of the Roman Empire (Opposing Viewpoints Digests)

By Don Nardo

Book Overview

This book presents many of the theories about why Rome fell in an illuminating pro/con format. Factors considered include demographic, social, and religious changes; economic decline; military... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565107381
• ISBN13: 9781565107380
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

Effective Summary

Though short and aimed at high school students, this volume is an effective summary of various theories for why Rome fell. It will be very useful for high school and college students taking general ancient history courses. For adult readers, it's a nice, though brief introduction to the subject. For more in-depth coverage, see the author's bibliography in the back of the book.