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Lest Darkness Fall is an alternate-history novel by L. Sprague de Camp, first published in shorter form in 1939. American archaeologist Martin Padway is transported from modern Rome to sixth-century Italy, where the Ostrogothic kingdom faces Byzantine invasion. Using practical knowledge of communications, finance, military organization, and technology, he attempts to preserve political stability and prevent the social decline he associates with the early Middle Ages.
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Who wrote Lest Darkness Fall?
Lest Darkness Fall was written by L. Sprague de Camp. It first appeared in shorter form in 1939 before being published as a novel.
Who is transported through time in Lest Darkness Fall?
American archaeologist Martin Padway is transported from modern Rome to sixth-century Italy. He arrives during a period when the Ostrogothic kingdom faces Byzantine invasion.
What does Martin Padway try to change in Lest Darkness Fall?
Padway uses practical knowledge from the modern world to improve communication, industry, and military organization. His goal is to build a safer and more advanced society in sixth-century Italy.
Which historical conflict forms the backdrop of Lest Darkness Fall?
The story unfolds during the Gothic War and the Byzantine attempt to reconquer Italy. The Ostrogothic kingdom and the Eastern Roman, or Byzantine, Empire are central to the historical setting.
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