Meier, Mischa Die Hunnen. Geschichte der geheimnisvollen Reiterkrieger

Even in ancient times, the Huns were considered the epitome of warlike barbarians. On their horses, they swept like storms over villages and towns, spreading fear and terror. Under Attila, their most famous ruler, they became dangerous adversaries of the Roman Empire. But who were these mysterious steppe riders? And how did they manage to build an empire that even Rome trembled before? In his lively and comprehensive account, the ancient historian Mischa Meier takes a look behind the legends and describes what we know about the fascinating culture and society of the Huns, their origin and their rule. When the Huns first invaded the Roman world in 375 AD, this Hun storm sent shockwaves across the continent. Sixty years later, Attila had managed to establish a powerful Hun empire in Central Europe, with which even the Roman emperors had to negotiate on equal terms. Mischa Meier not only sheds light on the impressive rise of Attila, but also on the dramatic decline of the empire after his death an event that fundamentally changed the balance of power in Europe and possibly also accelerated the fall of the Western Roman Empire. He impressively demonstrates how the Huns were able to become such influential factors in the migration period. The book offers a well-founded introduction to the world of the Huns, beyond the clichés and attributions that still surround these legendary warriors today.