Roman Empire Anecdotes
Gratian: A Child on the Throne, a Soldier in the Making
Raised to the rank of Augustus at just eight years old, Gratian spent his reign trying to grow into the military and political role his father had prepared for him.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Raised to the rank of Augustus at just eight years old, Gratian spent his reign trying to grow into the military and political role his father had prepared for him.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The result of years of failed negotiations between Alaric, his Goths, and the western imperial court, and not a sudden event, led to the sack of Rome in 410.