Attila

Attila—The Scourge of God

Two great men, once friends: one corrupted by power, one ennobled by it — as the fate of empires hangs between them.

About the Ebook

Early fifth century AD. 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 weak and vicious emperor and his ambitious mother. In a series of brilliant campaigns, he takes on the German tribes and forces them to settle 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 that ensues, the stakes for Attila and Aetius could not be higher as the fates of empires of both Romans and Huns hang in the balance. This arresting novel deals with the rivalry between two great men whose friendship turns to enmity. Attila becomes corrupted by power, while Aetius is ennobled by it. Ross Laidlaw's masterful portrayal of these two figures is based on his extensive knowledge of the period and is written in a narrative style that vividly evokes the brutality, decadence and desperation of this fascinating time in European history.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• An epic historical novel spanning the collision of Rome and the Huns
• Vivid prose that evokes the brutality, decadence and desperation of the fifth century
• From the author of Theoderic and Justinian, written with extensive historical knowledge
• Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd

Reviews

'A tremendous story... tells it with great verve and vigour. His prose has a pace, he has a keen eye for the significant detail.' The Scotsman

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. His novels include the much acclaimed The Lion Rampant (1979), The Linton Porcupine (1984) and Aphra Behn - Dispatch'd from Athole (1992).

Publication Details

Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)

Publication Date: 12 August 2011

Print Length: 464 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9780857900715

Format: Ebook

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