The History of Rome 150- The Perils of Mismanagement
Sep 4, 2011
Mismanagement in the Western Roman Empire in the late 360s and early 370s AD led to armed conflicts, including protests from the Allaman I tribe and an invasion by Theodosius. The Roman response to Fermis' revolt and the Quatai conflict, as well as Emperor Valentinian's challenges with the Alamanae tribe and negotiations for peace, are also discussed.
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Rhine Mismanagement
- Valentinian's aggressive plan to rebuild Rhine fortifications backfired.
- Building a fort across the Rhine angered the Alamanni, leading to conflict.
Alamanni Campaign
- Valentinian tried to manipulate the Burgundians into attacking the Alamanni, but they refused.
- Theodosius successfully campaigned against the Alamanni after their forces decentralized.
Romanes' Extortion
- Romanes, the Duke of North Africa, extorted money from cities by threatening Moorish attacks.
- He colluded with the Moors, ordering attacks if cities refused to pay.