It is incredible to imagine his life. The dude witnessed the sacking of Rome and the growing Hunnic threat, and he saw the Empire crumbling and dissolving while also still experiencing the somewhat intact Imperial power. For me personally, the contrast between the theoretical “Glory of Rome” and the reality - collapse of the imperial structure - is incredibly interesting. He lived right through it.
It is incredible to imagine his life. The dude witnessed the sacking of Rome and the growing Hunnic threat, and he saw the Empire crumbling and dissolving while also still experiencing the somewhat intact Imperial power. For me personally, the contrast between the theoretical “Glory of Rome” and the reality - collapse of the imperial structure - is incredibly interesting. He lived right through it.