{"title":"Noel Lenski","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Noel Lenski, a distinguished scholar and author known for his insightful contributions to the field of history. If you have an interest in the ebb and flow of empires and the nuances of ancient military strategies, you'll find Lenski's books both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoel Lenski's scholarship primarily focuses on the late Roman Empire, a period marked by significant transformation and challenge. His works, including the notable \u003cem\u003eFailure of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the complexities and dynamics that shaped the course of this fascinating era. Lenski combines meticulous research with a captivating narrative style, offering readers a profound understanding of historical events and their enduring impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a professional historian, engaging with Noel Lenski's writings is sure to expand your perspective on the ancient world. Explore our selection today and embark on a journey through time with one of the leading voices in historical academia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"failure-of-empire-by-noel-lenski-9780520283893","title":"Failure of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFailure of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e is the first comprehensive biography of the Roman emperor Valens and his troubled reign (a.d. 364-78). Valens will always be remembered for his spectacular defeat and death at the hands of the Goths in the Battle of Adrianople. This singular misfortune won him a front-row seat among history's great losers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time he was killed, his empire had been coming unglued for several years: the Goths had overrun the Balkans; Persians, Isaurians, and Saracens were threatening the east; the economy was in disarray; and pagans and Christians alike had been exiled, tortured, and executed in his religious persecutions. Valens had not, however, entirely failed in his job as emperor. He was an admirable administrator, a committed defender of the frontiers, and a ruler who showed remarkable sympathy for the needs of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn lively style and rich detail, Lenski incorporates a broad range of new material, from archaeology to Gothic and Armenian sources, in a study that illuminates the social, cultural, religious, economic, administrative, and military complexities of Valens's realm. \u003cem\u003eFailure of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e offers a nuanced reconsideration of Valens the man and shows both how he applied his strengths to meet the expectations of his world and how he ultimately failed in his efforts to match limited capacities to limitless demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000618664172,"sku":"9780520283893","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8ab267a8af89b65a60abf9f92f27833c.jpg?v=1773004972"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/noel-lenski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}