The Fall of the Roman Empire' is an enduring subject of interest among
             historians and students alike and one that has sparked more passionate
             debates than many contemporary issues. The reason behind this is simply the
             web of enigma and intrigue that surrounds Roman Empire and its downfall.
             Part of this mystery has been created by the contradictory accounts of the
             fall given by various historians. It appears that every new book on the
             subject leaves the reader with more questions than answers and it is for
             this reason fall of this glorious empire and civilization remain forever
             Arther Ferrill's book on Roman Empire's shocking disintegration is a
             scholarly account of the fall' that many would find interesting because of
             its readability and its clear thesis. Unlike Edward Gibbon who made
             millions agree with his conclusion that Roman Empire died because of "the
             triumph of barbarism and religion", Ferrill maintains that military
             weaknesses and blunders were the actual cause of Rome's collapse.
             The full title of the book makes it clear what the author chooses to argue
             in his account of the famous demise of a great civilization. It reads: The
             Fall of the Roman Empire: The Military Explanation and the best thing about
             the book is Ferrill's close and deep analysis of the subject from one
             precise viewpoint i.e. military mistakes. However we notice that at many
             occasions in the book, Ferrill's reluctance to touch upon other possible
             causes of the fall' tends to make readers yearn for more information. This
             is because behind the military blunders, there were certainly political
             weaknesses and institutional flaws that contributed towards the ultimate
             demise. However Ferrill chooses not to discuss them for that could sway his
             away from his main topic that was military explanation of the fall.
             "In fact the Roman Empire of the West did fall. Not every aspect of the
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