163- Theodosius's Walls

The History of Rome

Mike Duncan

History, Education

4.8 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2011

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Following the death of Eudoxia, the Praetorian Prefect Anthemius took control of the Eastern Empire and ran it wisely for the next decade. Meanwhile in the West, anti-barbarian policies will lead to the invasion of Italy by Alaric.

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