Belisarius' tactical awareness in his campaigns throughout the Mediterranean world showed a genius which belied the contemporary Roman decadence in leadership. His battles against the Persians, although not always victorious, showed energy and vigor in securing peace, if only fleeting. Even at the risk of facing charges (real or otherwise) of treason from a constantly jealous Justinian, the achievements of Belisarius in Italy, North Africa, and in his final campaign against the Bulgars demonstrates to the world that true genius is not contained, nor hindered, by petty court drama and envy.
