Classical Studies 3450E Lecture Notes - Lecture 67: Arcadius, Valentinian Ii, Stilicho
10 Apr 2018
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Tracing the decline: last man to rule over the empire"s full scope, ruled over both the east and the east from 392 395 ce, trends, decreased authority of the emperor. Theodosius i and the visigoths: theodosius pursues the visigoths with no lasting success, agrees to let them settle in imperial territory, federated allies, autonomous kings, serve roman military needs, radical departure from previous policy, sets a dangerous precedent. Assessment of theodosius: last emperor to rule united empire, beset by rebellions and civil wars, resources of empire no sufficient, frontier defenses stretched, lack of manpower. Income shortfall: court splendor, bureaucracy and building program was costly, disunity at the lower administrative levels, remembers for devotion to orthodox christianity, thus the great". Influence of bishop ambrose of milan: pushes anti-jewish policy, paganism officially curtailed but lives on, tide of christianity unstoppable. Empire after theodosius: sons too young to rule independently, an era of regents, meddling relatives and strong women.
