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by: Michael Curtis Ford
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780312333607
ISBN: 0312333609
Label: Thomas Dunne Books
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: March 01, 2005
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Release Date: February 24, 2005
Sales Rank: 86693
Studio: Thomas Dunne Books
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Only one man has the power and courage to preserve Rome from utter destruction-but to save the Empire, he must first overcome the Sword of Attila.
In an epic campaign that historians have called the most crucial in history, two great warriors match strength and tactics in a colossal struggle for the fate of the known world.
Ultimate authority in the fragile Western Empire rests on the shoulders of one man. Adhering to the ancient code of honor on which Rome was founded, he wages a single-minded struggle against barbarian invasions and internal decadence to prevent a catastrophic reign of terror. Respected and feared by friends and enemies alike, he is Count Flavius Aetius, Supreme General of the Legions-better known to history as the Last of the Romans.
Facing him is a foe who has led his Asian hordes on a rampage of conquest and terror, from the barren steppes of the north to the very sands of Persia, ruthlessly destroying vast swaths of civilization. Now he and his army of fierce horsemen have penetrated deep into Europe and are poised to strike at the heart of the empire, the city of Rome itself. The entire world shudders at mention of this man's name-Attila the Hun. Horrified victims call him the Scourge of God.
On a sweltering June day in A.D. 451, the fates of these two titans of antiquity collide in a conflict of such massive carnage and heroism as to dwarf nearly every other single battle in history. Though little known today, this monumental contest on a remote plain in Gaul determined the fate of Europe-and the very course of civilization. In The Sword of Attila, Michael Curtis Ford once again demonstrates his mastery as a chronicler of battle, honor, and ancient worlds.
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Rating:  - A Fun Read
This book is a historical fiction. I personally don't ever put to much weight into the facts of these books, but I do enjoy the historical settings. The book is a fun light read about the Romans and the Huns. If you don't put too much weight on the "fact" and just look at it as a fun story then you should enjoy this book. Personally I will read another of this author's books.
Rating:  - It's Called Historical FICTION For A Reason
I can't believe all of the negative comments directed at this fine novel by people decrying it's lack of historical authenticity. What ever happened to the idea of "artistic license"? If a reader is desiring truthful history, I'd suggest that they look in the Non-Fiction section instead of the Fiction section. This book can and should be enjoyed for what it is instead of what it is not. I've read numerous such books by different authors and Mr. Ford is as good or better than any. His characters are ... Read More
Rating: - the sword of atilla by michael curtis ford
this book is well written and very historical and also just a very good story of the life of attila the hun from his younger years on up.michael curtis ford lets you see the country he is writing about thru the eyes of the people there at the time. if you like ancient roman history, this is a great book.
Rating: - Ford sets up fantastic tableau, but novel cuts short too many elements
Michael Curtis Ford continues to add to his solid body of historical fiction set in the ancient world. "The Sword of Attila" follows three other novels set during various critical periods or episodes of the ancient world. This time, Ford could not have picked a more epic subject - the rise of Attila the Hun and his infamous march against Rome.
Unfortunately, with this subject Ford has bitten off more than he can chew in a mere 330-odd pages. The novel opens at night during a brief respite ... Read More
Rating: - Sword of attila
If you like history you will like this book.
Not the best but by far not the worst . Glad I bought the book
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