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Theodoric the Great conquered Italy in 494, and proved to be an able administrator establishing a fruitful and peaceful cohabitation between the Romans and the Goths. His long rule in Italy was most beneficial to the populace; he respected Roman institutions, preserved Roman laws, and appointed Romans to civil offices, at the same time retaining a Gothic army and settling Goths on the land. He improved the harbors and repaired the roads and public buildings. He was ably assisted by a member of the Roman aristocracy-- Flavio Magno Aurelio Cassiodoro, born in Squillace of a noble and rich family from the East. Endowed with genius and culture, he supported Theodoric's work with his writings and his political action. The king recognized his abilities, and appointed him Questor (charged with the official mail), then Consul and finally Minister. A large number of letters written by Cassiodoro have been preserved under the title of "Variae." This collection, aside from pointing out his doctrine, his learning, his honesty and his political sense, are also a precious source for studying the history of the Ostrogothic Kingdom. |
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