Theodosius: The Empire at BayEmperor Theodosius (379-95) was the last Roman emperor to rule a unified empire of East and West and his reign represents a turning point in the policies and fortunes of the Late Roman Empire. In this imperial biography, Stephen Williams and Gerry Friell bring together literary, archaeological and numismatic evidence concerning this Roman emperor, studying his military and political struggles, which he fought heroically but ultimately in vain. |
Contents
PART I THE CRUCIBLE
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1 |
PART II THE CHANGED BACKGROUND
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61 |
PART III CONFRONTATION
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103 |
PART IV THE UNRAVELLING
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141 |
APPENDIX I The Battle of Adrianopleits Military Significance
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177 |
APPENDIX II The Roman Army in the Later Fourth CenturyCommand Structures Composition and Size
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183 |
APPENDIX III The Dynasties of Valentinian and Theodosius
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191 |