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 The Gennnn Invasions 321 surTendered, only to be trearherously slain ri few days lafer by Theodoric's own hand (493). Theodoric put the name of the Emperor at Constantinople The East on the coins which he issued, and did everything in his power j^aly to gain the Emperor's approval of the new German kingdom. 132. Church of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo This church was erected at Ravenna by Theodoric. Although the out- side has been changed, the interior, here represented, remains much the same as it was originally. The twenty-four marble columns were brought from Constantinople. The walls are adorned with mosaics, that is, pictures made by piecing together small squares of brightly colored marbles or glass Nevertheless, although he desired that the Emperor should sanction his usurpation, Theodoric had no idea of being really subordinate to Constantinople. The invaders took one third of the land for themselves, but this seems to have been done without causing any serious dis- order. Theodoric greatly admired the Roman laws and insti- tutions and did his best to preserve them. The old offices and titles were retained, and Goth and Roman lived under the same Roman law. Order was maintained and learning encouraged. In