While Roman elites viewed the sack of Rome as a turning point that changed the world forever, the event itself lasted on... (more)
While Roman elites viewed the sack of Rome as a turning point that changed the world forever, the event itself lasted only three days and served more as a catalyst for change than a cataclysm in its own right. In this lecture, you'll find out why the sack was so monumental, and how it inspired Augustine to write The City of God. (less)