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New Rome: The Empire in the East (History of the Ancient World)

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Book Synopsis: A Times of London Book of the YearLonglisted for the Runciman Award“The most compelling fusion yet of narrative history with the recent findings of environmental research and scientific data. It will change the way we understand key events and transformations in the Eastern Empire.”—Anthony Kaldellis, author of Romanland“[A] major contribution…Brings the world of New Rome alive with exceptional learning and a magnificent openness to modern scientific methods that breathe life into conventional narratives of political and social history.”—Peter Brown, New York Review of Books“A sweeping survey of the disintegration of the western Roman empire and the emergence of Byzantium…This impressive chronicle offers an eye-opening perspective on a period of dramatic change.”—Publishers Weekly

Long before Rome fell to the Ostrogoths in 476 AD, a new city had risen to take its place as the beating heart of the empire, the glittering Constantinople, known as New Rome. In this strikingly original account of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and emergence of Byzantium, Paul Stephenson offers a new interpretation of the forces that coalesced—dynastic, religious, climactic—to shift the center of power to the east. His novel, scientifically minded interpretation of antiquity's end presents evidence found not only in parchments and personalities, but also in ice cores and DNA.

From 395 to 700 AD, the empire in the east was subjected to a series of invasions and pandemics, confronting natural disasters and outbreaks in pathogens previously unknown to the empire’s densely populated, unsanitary cities. Politics, war, and religious strife sparked by the rise of Islam drove the transformation of Eastern Rome, but they do not tell the whole story. Deftly braiding the political history of the empire together with its material, environmental, and epidemiological history, New Rome offers a surprising new explanation of why Rome fell and how the Eastern Empire became Byzantium.

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Discover the captivating tale of the rise and fall of Rome and the emergence of a new empire in the East with New Rome: The Empire in the East (History of the Ancient World) book. This meticulously researched and groundbreaking narrative history offers a fresh perspective on key events and transformations in the Eastern Empire. By combining narrative history with cutting-edge scientific data and environmental research, author Paul Stephenson unveils a compelling story that will challenge your understanding of the ancient world.

With New Rome, you'll delve into a world of political intrigue, social upheaval, and climactic change that shaped the destiny of a once-mighty empire. Experience the grandeur and splendor of Constantinople, the magnificent city that rose from the ashes of Rome. Through Stephenson's exceptional learning and openness to modern scientific methods, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the immense contributions of this remarkable civilization.

This gripping account takes you on a journey through the disintegration of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of Byzantium. From invasions to pandemics, natural disasters to unknown pathogens, New Rome explores the multifaceted challenges faced by the Eastern Empire between 395 and 700 AD. Uncover the hidden factors that shaped the course of history, from dynastic struggles to religious conflicts fueled by the rise of Islam.

New Rome is not just a history book; it's a revelation. Stephenson seamlessly weaves together political history, material culture, environmental factors, and epidemiology to provide a comprehensive explanation for the fall of Rome and the transformation of the Eastern Empire. Prepare to have your preconceptions shattered and your understanding of history redefined.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through the annals of time. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the past with New Rome: The Empire in the East (History of the Ancient World) book. Gain a new perspective on ancient civilizations and the forces that shaped their destinies. Order your copy today and embark on an enlightening adventure like no other.

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