William Dietrich
Scourge of God
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060735081
- author:
- William Dietrich
- format:
- Mass Market
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 1 in x 5 in x 6.5 in
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Attila the Hun, "The Scourge of God", is a force to be reckoned with. In 367 AD, rumors begin to circulate about barbarian tribes massing to the north, threatening the Roman Empire's weakening grip on power. By 449 AD, Attila has become the continent's most powerful monarch, earning his reputation as "The Scourge of God" in battle. As tensions escalate, Roman leaders negotiate with one of Attila's lieutenants, convincing him to play a part in an assassination plot. A Roman citizen, Jonas, is unwittingly drawn into this web of intrigue, forced to fight for his life if he wishes to remain alive. But as the stakes grow higher, Jonas learns that Attila intends to conquer Rome itself, and finds himself caught between two mighty empires on the brink of a devastating conflict. Jonas's decision will have far-reaching consequences, shaping the course of Western civilization. This gripping historical thriller brings to life the clash of civilizations in 5th-century Europe, where loyalty, survival, and power are tested to the limit.