The Vandals sacked Rome during 14 days in 455 after they agree with Pope Leo I to do not destroy the city completely and respect their inhabitants, something that they only partially accomplished.
What could have happened if there is no agreement and the Vandals destroyed Rome (= their most symbolic and relevant buildings), including St Peter, and kills most of the nobility, the Pope and the Curia?
Would a new Pope and Curia appointed elsewhere (i.e. Ravenna)? What would be the fate of the moribund WRE then?
What could have happened if there is no agreement and the Vandals destroyed Rome (= their most symbolic and relevant buildings), including St Peter, and kills most of the nobility, the Pope and the Curia?
Would a new Pope and Curia appointed elsewhere (i.e. Ravenna)? What would be the fate of the moribund WRE then?