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164- The Sack of Rome

The History of Rome

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The Roman Empire and Autaulus

constantine the third had been the recognized and legitimate ruler of the entire northwest quadrant of the roman empire. When spring came, he was going to invade italy and depose honorius. The details of this campaign are sketchy, and all we really know is that the invasion failed. Alaric wanted atauls to cross over and seize control of the all important grain supply chain - but not if it meant using gothic forces.

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