Why Rome Betrayed Its Greatest General: Flavius Belisarius

Описание: Uncovering the true story of Flavius Belisarius, the military genius known as "The Last Roman" who reconquered the Western Empire, only to be destroyed by the very Emperor he served.

In this full-length documentary, we explore the rise and tragic fall of Flavius Belisarius, the loyal commander of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian. From his tactical masterpiece at the Battle of Dara against the Persians to the brutal suppression of the Nika Riots, Belisarius was the sword that forged a Golden Age.

But his greatest battles weren't fought on the field. They were fought in the shadows of Constantinople. We dive deep into the Procopius Secret History to reveal how the jealousy of Justinian and Empress Theodora, combined with the devastating Justinian’s Plague, turned a hero into a pariah.

Whether you are a student of Roman History, military strategy, or the Gothic War, this video breaks down how Belisarius used his Bucellarii and Roman Cataphracts to achieve the impossible, and why his legacy was erased from history.

HISTORICAL SOURCES: Procopius of Caesarea (History of the Wars, Secret History) Count Marcellinus (Chronicle) Agathias (The Histories)

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