
170- Atilla Cometh
The History of Rome
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Etius and the Roman Empire
Etius spent the next few years in gaul and hispania attempting to hold on to what little tax paying territory ravenna had left. What remained of the burgundians were rounded up in four forty three and force marched south, where they were settled south of lake geneva. Etius then led roman forces against rebellions, incursions and criminality of every shape and size through the mid four forties. But despite the fact that he had so many balls in the air, by all accounts, aeteus did a remarkable job holding things together. At the very least, it's impressive that there was even still a western empire for attila to invade in a couple
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