The Roman Empire in Crisis, 248–260: When the Gods Abandoned Rome

The Roman Empire in Crisis, 248-260 is a comprehensive narrative history that sheds light on a pivotal period of moral and spiritual crisis in which the traditional state religion suffered greatly, paving the way for the eventual triumph of Christianity.

With extensive fragments of the lost Scythica of Dexippus and in-depth investigations in the field, this book provides a revised account of events surrounding the great Battle of Abritus where the army of the emperor Decius was annihilated by Cniva's Goths.

This product is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the transition between Classical civilization and Late Antiquity, as well as the rise of Christianity during this turbulent period.