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The Fate of Rome
Kyle Harper
Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire
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Over the years, countless historians have theorized about the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire. The Fate of Rome (2017) tells this story from a slightly different angle, taking into consideration new information about the climate and epidemiological events that played a major role in the prosperity and downfall of one of the largest empires in history.
About the author
Kyle Harper is a scholar of Roman history who currently serves as Professor of Classics and Letters at the University of Oklahoma, where he is also Senior Vice President and Provost. He has written two other award-winning books: Slavery in the Late Roman World, AD 275–425, and From Shame to Sin: The Christian Transformation of Sexual Morality.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Roman history enthusiasts
- Environmentalists and others interested in climate change
- Anyone curious about the causes of the Roman Empire’s fall
