160- East vs. West

The History of Rome

Mike Duncan

History, Education

4.8 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2011

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In the late 390s, the generals and ministers who dominated Arcadius and Honorius battled with each other for control of the Empire.

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1:16.5	Hello and welcome to the history of Rome.
1:21.1	Episode 160 East versus West.
1:26.7	In the summer of 395, Estilico led practically the only Roman army of consequence left in
1:32.5	the empire into Thrace to face down Alleric and his rampage in Goths.
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