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The end of empire : Attila the Hun and the fall of Rome / Christopher Kelly

This account reframes Attila the Hun as a sophisticated political strategist and empire builder. It traces his military campaigns and diplomatic manoeuvres across Europe and Central Asia, detailing his significant role in the decline of the Roman Empire.

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