Mob violence in imperial capitals has been in the news lately, so there's never been a better time to talk about the Goths' Sack of Rome. Douglas Boin's ALARIC THE GOTH: AN OUTSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE FALL OF ROME illuminates our understanding of what actually happened in and around the year 410 when an army of disgruntled barbarians entered the city of Rome determined to take what the felt they were owed. The Goths were much different than any contemporary disgruntled mobs that may come to mind. Let's talk about ALARIC THE GOTH - a great book that you should pick up soon!