

28: Tides of History: How the Eastern Roman Empire Survived Attila the Hun and the Disastrous Fifth Century
Feb 20, 2018
Explore how the Eastern Roman Empire survived Attila the Hun's attack and the disastrous fifth century through the eyes of a family of soldiers and bureaucrats. Highlights include the resilience of the Eastern Empire amidst the fall of the Western Empire, the aftermath of Theodosius's reign, negotiating a peace treaty with the Persians, the devastating impact of the Huns, and the survival of the Eastern Empire in the 5th century.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Drift Between the Roman Empires
02:38 • 5min
The Aftermath of Theodosius's Reign
07:31 • 14min
Peace Treaty with Persians and the Bureaucratic World of the Eastern Empire
21:52 • 5min
The Devastating Impact of the Huns
27:04 • 20min
Survival of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 5th Century
47:16 • 3min