Chapter 11

ANASTASIUS

Anastasius, the Eastern Emperor--His character--His disputes with his subjects--Theodoric and the king of the Gepidae--War of Sirmium and its consequences--Raid on the coast of Italy--Reconciliation between the courts of Ravenna and Constantinople--Anastasius confers on Clovis the title of Consul--Clovis removes many of his rivals--Death of Clovis--Death of Anastasius.