Cambridge Ancient History Volume 13: Late Empire (337-425)

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Volume 13 covers the 4th century AD, from the death of Constantine in 337 to the early 5th century, ending with the reign of Theodosius II (408-450) around 425. During this period, when Theodosius I died in 395, the Roman Empire was divided into eastern and western parts. As seen by the people of that time and the next generation, the Roman army was defeated by the Goths at Hadrian Castle in 378. In 410, Alaric invaded Italy and plundered the city of Rome. This was the first stage of the disintegration of the western part of the Roman Empire. With the beginning of Theodosius II's reign in Constantinople, a more characteristic style of governance in the east emerged. Its governance ability was based on the rapid expansion of the capital. In the 6th century, relying on the energy of Eastern Rome, Justinian launched a war to "reconquer" the west. Crucial to this development was the east's ability to avoid the disintegration that had befallen the west. Several chapters in this volume deal with what happened in Constantinople around 400 AD. By the end of this period the barbarians had settled in the west; in 430 the Vandals crossed the sea from Spain into North Africa and were able to attack Augustine's hometown of Hippo. The long reign of Theodosius II was a period of civilian governance and prosperous markets.

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