"The Fall of Rome and the Rise of Constantinople" by Zachary Anderson explores a pivotal period in history marked by the decline of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of Byzantium, centered around Constantinople. This narrative delves into the sociopolitical and cultural transformations that shaped the transition from antiquity to the Middle Ages. As Rome's power wanes under barbarian invasions and internal strife, the strategic vision of leaders in Constantinople fosters a new civilization, preserving classical knowledge and Christian ideals. Anderson intricately weaves together historical events, figures, and the enduring legacy of this transformative era, highlighting its significance in shaping Europe’s future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Exploring the Ancient And Medieval Worlds .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Cavendish Square Publishing .