The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by Edward Gibbon

Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II

Arcadius Emperor Of The East.—Administration And Disgrace Of Eutropius.—Revolt Of Gainas.—Persecution Of St. John Chrysostom.—Theodosius II. Emperor Of The East.—His Sister Pulcheria.—His Wife Eudocia.—The Persian War, And Division Of Armenia.