9: Attila and the Empire of the Huns
The Fall of Rome Podcast
Tributary Empires vs. Territorial Empires
The European Huns and White Huns inherited structures and institutions from Central Asia, known for sedentary elements like agriculture and craftsmen. These step empires integrated nomadic military strength with settled populations' resources. Unlike traditional empires, they were tributary empires, focusing on tribute collection rather than full territorial control over dependents.
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