Domination by Alice Roberts is a history and culture book. Published for readers interested in history and culture, it offers context for study, teaching and thoughtful reading. This is the story of the fall of one empire—and the rise of another. Who spread Christianity? How? And why? In Domination, Professor Alice Roberts sets out to answer these questions in a gripping investigative journey. From a secluded valley in south Wales to the windswept shores of Brittany. From the heart of a Roman Empire in turmoil to the ancient streets of Corinth, walking in the footsteps of the apostle Paul. From Alexandria in the fourth century to the splendour of Constantinople. As the Western Roman Empire collapsed, Christianity spread across its fading frontiers—mapping onto old territories and pushing far beyond them. Drawing on archaeology and challenging long-held histories, Roberts uncovers the remarkable story of how power and faith became entwined. Secrets hidden in plain sight are revealed. And the result is nothing short of astonishing. Domination is a page-turning exploration of empire, belief, and the survival of power.
