The Huns

The Huns are notorious for their role in European late antiquity. As a consequence however, their history, culture and impact have all been evaluated largely from a Greco-Roman perspective, rather than as an independent historical entity. This book addresses this imbalance. It approaches the history and culture of the Huns in Europe from an Inner Asian and Eurasian perspective, making both their Inner Asian and European history accessible, and also reveals the Huns' contribution to European civilisation and statecraft. It is a crucial tool for students and scholars of late antiquity, and makes available eastern sources that may otherwise be out of the reach of classical historians.

Author: Hyun Jin Kim
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11/23/2015
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781138841758

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2016

About the Author

Hyun Jin Kim is Lecturer in Classics at the University of Melbourne, Australia.