The Death of Attila - 1st US edition

by Cecelia Holland

Cecelia Holland re-creates the 5th-century conflict between the Goth, Hun, and Roman, as seen through the eyes of a young Goth of privileged class and an ordinary Hun soldier. Paths crossing, these two establish a fragile bond of curiosity and affection that ultimately snaps when Attila dies and the known world falls into chaos. Two stories, one personal and one larger than life, reflect the tenuous stability of any social order, and the chaos resulting when the order's rules break down. Seventh, superb book by the author.

Book is black boards with gold-stamped spine and front cover. No marks, top edge inked red, no visible flaws, hence Fine. Jacket is intact, no chips, no paper loss at folds; date of 3/73 on rear panel; Very Good+.  Jacket photos are from Bulgaria's "Treasures of the Past".