What caused the fall of Rome? Since Gibbon's day scholars have hotly debated the question & come up with the answers ranging from blood poisoning to immorality. In recent years, however, the most likely explanation has been neglected: wasn't it above all else a military collapse? Prof. Ferrill believes it was, & puts forth his case in this provocative book. Preface The decline & fall of Rome The grand strategy of the Roman empire Crises on the frontiers in the 4th century Theodosius the great AD 378-395 The turning point: AD 406-410 The grand strategy of the western Roman empire in the early 5th century Aetius, the vandals & the Huns The fall of Rome Table of Emperors Notes Select Bibliography Illustration Credits Index
