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Theodosian Walls' Impervious Defense
- The Theodosian Walls made Constantinople nearly impervious to overland assaults for a millennium. - These walls featured layered defenses, trapping attackers in deadly no man's land.
Eastern Focus On Northern Threats
- Eastern Roman Empire avoided conflict with Persia to focus on northern threats. - Renewed peace with Sassanids kept trade routes open and stabilized the east.
Gothic Massacre Backfires Horrifically
- The massacre of Gothic families by Olympius backfired spectacularly, driving warriors to Alaric. - Such cruelty weakened Rome's military and swung power to Alaric immediately.