166- As Long As She's Nice To Look At

The History of Rome

Mike Duncan

History, Education

4.8 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2012

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Constantius III continued to lead the Western Empire as its defacto Emperor until 421, when he was officially elevated to the rank of Augustus. Unfortunately, this elevation was not recognized by Cosntantinople.

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1:17.9	Hello and welcome to the history of Rome.
1:22.7	Episode 166 as long as she's nice to look at.
1:30.3	Last time, we left off with the starving and desperate Goths agreeing to become vassals
1:35.4	of the Roman Empire.
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