[Court intrigue, war, leading troops, Western history, rise to power, passionate] In 408 AD, the Western Roman Empire is on the brink of collapse, and barbarian tribes are on the rise.
I transmigrate as a blacksmith’s son, only for my entire family to be slaughtered by nobles, leaving me with nothing overnight.
I endure humiliation and escape with my life. Using Eastern military strategy, I build an army, earn my title through military service, and take command of troops!
I recruit surrendered Goths, train heavy cavalry to charge, seize ports and granaries, and crush rebels!
From a corner of Bruttium, I fight my way to the throne of Carthage!
I force a Roman princess to marry me, take command of the Mediterranean fleet, destroy the Visigoths, and conquer Spain!
The twilight of Rome has come, and I will usher in a new dawn!
What impresses me most about this book is that it is more relevant to history, not mindless, logical, and closed-loop. It is still my favorite Western history to read. It would be great if I could update 20,000 words a day😁