The military history of late Rome AD 395-425

This ambitious series gives the reader a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from 284-641. This volume covers the time period 395-425. This ambitious series gives the reader a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from 284-641. Each volume gives a detailed account of the changes in organization, equipment, strategy and tactics among both the Roman forces and her enemies in the relevant period, while also giving a detailed but accessible account of the campaigns and battles. The Military History of Late Rome analyzes in great detail the pivotal years of 395-425. It was then that the mighty Roman Empire faced the Great Migrations while being wrecked by civil wars. In 395 the task of defending the Roman Empire fell on the great generalissimos Stilicho. He faced a series of hostile bureaucrats, emperors, usurpers and foreign foes until he was killed in a conspiracy in 409. His death led to an event that shook up the Empire to its very core. The city of Rome fell to the Visigoths of Alaric in 410. The book shows why this happened and how and why the Germanic tribes were able to settle inside the borders of the Empire. This, however, is not the entire picture. In contrast to the West Romans, the East Romans survived the civil wars and faced the Germans, Huns and Persia successfully. Why it was so and why were the East Romans able to take control also of West Rome in 425?

A detailed overview of the tumultuous events of this pivotal period, in which a divided Rome was plagued by assassination, civil wars, and invading hordes. This ambitious series offers a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from 284–641. Each volume gives a detailed account of the changes in organization, equipment, strategy, and tactics among both the Roman forces and their enemies in the relevant period, while also giving a detailed but accessible account of the campaigns and battles. This third volume analyzes in great detail the pivotal years of 395–425. It was then that the mighty Roman Empire faced the Great Migrations while being wracked by civil wars. In 395 the task of defending the Roman Empire fell on the great generalissimo Stilicho. He faced a series of hostile bureaucrats, emperors, usurpers, and foreign foes until he was killed in a conspiracy in 409. His death led to an event that shook up the Empire to its very core. The city of Rome fell to the Visigoths of Alaric in 410. The book shows why this happened and how and why the Germanic tribes were able to settle inside the borders of the Empire. This, however, is not the entire picture. In contrast to the West Romans, the East Romans survived the civil wars and faced the Germans, Huns, and Persia successfully. Why it was so and why were the East Romans able to take control also of West Rome in 425? The information in this book will give history buffs much to consider and debate. Praise for Military History of Late Rome 425–457 "An outstanding work... [the series] gives us a very good picture of the long process that has come to be known as the 'Fall of Rome.' This is an invaluable read for anyone with an interest in Late Antiquity." — The NYMAS Review

History / Military / Aviation Cover 1 Book Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Acknowledgements 7 List of Plates 8 List of Maps 10 Preface 12 Abbreviations 14 Chapter 1 Introduction 30 Chapter 2 Enemies and Allies 62 Chapter 3 The Year 395: Stilicho vs. Rufinus: The Puppet Masters: Stilicho and Rufinus: The Puppets: Honorius and Arcadius 82 Chapter 4 The Years 395–399: Stilicho vs. Eutropius: The Puppet Masters: Stilicho and Eutropius: The Puppets: Honorius and Arcadius 94 Chapter 5 Gainas’ Revolt and the Rise of Arcadius in 399–400 118 Chapter 6 Stilicho vs. Barbarians 400–406 135 Chapter 7 The East 400–408: Arcadius, Eudoxia and the Consistorium in Charge 171 Plate section 180 Chapter 8 The British Usurpers and Barbarian Invasions in 406–408: the Downfall of Stilicho 196 Chapter 9 Honorius in Power: The West Roman Collapse in 408–410 213 Chapter 10 The West Roman Counter-Attack in 410–418 246 Chapter 11 The West 418–423 270 Chapter 12 The East 408–423 277 Chapter 13 The Usurper John (423–425) Sets the Stage for the Rise of Aetius and Bonifatius, the ‘Last Romans’ 326 Chapter 14 The Roman Empire in 425 336 Appendix I 338 Appendix II 340 Appendix III 342 Bibliography 369 Notes 373 Index 386 Untitled 1 Untitled 1 Second volume in this ambitious series offering a comprehensive military history of the Late Roman Empire from AD 284-641