Rome and the Huns

Roman soldier and historian

fought against the Persians and Sassanids

lived until from 330 to 400 CE

"The Huns exceed any definition of savagery"

The Huns are like "unthinking animals"

The Huns are nomadic and eat raw meat

Huns will pillage and slaughter

The Huns are "glued to their horses"

Roman ambassador to the Huns

Lived amongst the Huns for some time (up to a year)

debated other Romans who chose to live with the Huns

Many Romans choose to live with the Huns

Taxes were too severe in Rome

Wealthy people in Rome got away with breaking the law, while the poor did not

Roman laws might be good, but their governors were awful