Take the following as truth: The Western Empire, ruled from Rome, fell to the Ostrogoths in 476, while its neighbour, the Eastern, or By?κantine Empire, became one of the longest-lived empires the world has ever known, dating from 395 to 1453.
Then the following statement: "The Eastern Empire's success was due to better leadership." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: Inconclusive