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The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the east, charting its remarkable growth and development which resulted in the distinct and enduring civilization of Byzantium. It considers:
* the fourth century background
* the invasions of Attila
* the resources of the east
* the struggle for stability
* the achievements of Anastasius.

Emperor Theodosius (379-95) was the last Roman emperor to rule a unified empire of East and West and his reign represents a turning point in the policies and fortunes of the Late Roman Empire. In this imperial biography, Stephen Williams and Gerry Friell bring together literary, archaeological and numismatic evidence concerning this Roman emperor, studying his military and political struggles, which he fought heroically but ultimately in vain.
Summoned from retirement to the throne after the disastrous Roman defeat by the Goths at Adrianople, Theodosius was called on to rebuild the armies...

Teodozjusz był ostatnim cesarzem rzymskim obu części imperium. Po klęsce pod Adrianopolem odbudował państwo dzięki polityce współpracy z barbarzyńcami. Osłabił znacznie pogaństwo i ustanowił Apostolski Kościół Powszechny. Panował w czasach przełomowych w dziejach późnego Cesarstwa Rzymskiego. Autorzy tej książki opisują historię wojskową, polityczną i walki religijne w tym trudnym okresie, a także analizują dalsze efekty polityki Teodozjusza w końcu IV wieku i w kolejnym stuleciu.

„Książka jasna i dobrze napisana. Zawiera w sobie opowieść o historii Rzymu...

The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the east, charting its remarkable growth and development which resulted in the distinct and enduring civilization of Byzantium. It considers: * the fourth century background * the invasions of Attila * the resources of the east * the struggle for stability * the achievements of Anastasius.