Attila: The Gathering of the Storm

by William Napier Book 2 in the Attila Trilogy series.

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After years of exile, Attila returns to the Hunnic world determined to claim authority rather than remain one ambitious warrior among many. He gathers a chosen band and begins the harder work of persuading, intimidating or defeating rival chiefs whose loyalty cannot be assumed. His rise depends on building a coalition strong enough to survive the rivalries of the steppe.

As Attila’s power expands, Rome becomes both a neighbour and a source of wealth, diplomacy and opportunity. The novel follows the formation of the political and military force that will eventually threaten the late Roman Empire, concentrating on how personal ambition is transformed into rule over a confederation of tribes and war bands.