The Fall of Rome

Nick Holmes offers a compelling new interpretation of the decline of Rome, highlighting the impact of an environmental disaster—a megadrought in Asia—that triggered mass migrations of peoples into the empire. The book explores how these movements, combined with military errors, civil strife, religious unrest, and political issues, contributed to Rome’s eventual fall. Through vivid storytelling, Holmes examines the complex factors leading to one of history’s most significant upheavals.