The Scourge of God (49 page)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Dedication

Dramatis Personae

Map

Introduction

Part One The Embassy to Attila

I Brother and Sister

II The Maiden of Axiopolis

III Plotting an Assassination

IV A Roman Embassy

V A Test of Horses

VI The New King of Carthage

VII A Ruined City

VIII The Hospitality of the Huns

IX The Legionary Fortress

X King of the Huns

XI A Woman Named Ilana

XII A Plot Revealed

XIII The Hostage

XIV The Duel

Part Two Rallying the West

XV The Wine Jar

XVI Escape

XVII Pursuit

XVIII The Avalanche

XIX The Roman Tower

XX The Drums of Attila

XXI The Scourge of God

XXII Theodoric’s Daughter

Part Three The Battle of Nations

XXIII The Secret Storeroom

XXIV The Gate of Aurelia

XXV A Gathering of Armies

XXVI First Blood

XXVII The Battle of Nations

XXVIII The Sword of Mars

XXIX The Laager of Attila

Epilogue

Historical Note

About the Author

Praise

Other Books by William Dietrich

Copyright

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