POSITIVE:Dubbed "Flagellum Dei" (meaning "Scourge of God" in Latin), Attila consolidated power after murdering his brother to become sole ruler of the Huns, expanded the rule of the Huns to include many Germanic tribes and attacked the Eastern Roman Empire in wars of extraction
NEGATIVE:The mere mention of the name Attila the Hun conjures nightmarish images of a demonic barbarian leading his hoards on a rampage of pillage, and death across the lands of the Roman Empire. A closer look at the 5th century AD military leader, while not disputing his barbarity, offers a glimpse into the complexities of his nature and the fascinating adventures of his life. Here are 40 facts about the Attila the Hun that help shed some light on this frightening, complex character
Positive - Wise commander who was skilled in negotiation, brilliant military leader, and innovative military commander who provided his soldiers with horses.
Negative - Broke treaties with the Romans and sacked their cities, murdered many people to build the empire, and disrupted the trade in the regions he invaded.
