Title: Attila the Hun
Description: Continue reading to learn about Attila the Hun's fascinating history...

In the popular mind, Attila the Hun is one of history's most savage rulers. His soldiers are known for being vicious, harsh, and murderous since the Huns are said to have been savages devoid of civilized culture.

When the chance arose, the Huns raped and pillaged with abandon, and their incursions into territories weakly secured by military outposts in the disintegrating Roman Empire became legendary.

The Huns, led by Attila, are regarded to have been substantially responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of Europe's Dark Ages.

The legend of Attila and his people, the Huns, contradicts facts.

However, examining the meager historical records of his character and actions reveals an entirely different tale.

True, he was a cunning commander capable of unleashing his ferocious warriors when required. According to history, he was also a constant thorn in the side of the Romans.

However, from a historical perspective, Attila behaved in conventional ways among Roman and barbarian commanders in the first part of the fifth century. His uncanny talents in negotiating with higher forces made him unique, his ability to equal and surpass his adversaries in deception, and his triumphs as a military strategist on the battlefield.

Topics covered in "Attila the Hun" include:

The History of Attila and the Huns
The Hun Wars Prior to Attila
The Huns and the Romans Form an Alliance
Attila Raids against the Byzantines
The Decline of Attila's Kingdom
And Much More!