

149- The Great Conspiracy
5 snips Aug 29, 2011
The podcast discusses the barbarian invasion of Britannia during the decline of Roman administration. It explores the actions of Theodosius in restoring peace to the troubled province and the retaliatory battle against the Alamanae. The aftermath of the battle sets the stage for future conflicts, while also revising Valentinian's early career.
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The Great Conspiracy
- In the winter of 367, Britannia was unexpectedly invaded by Picts, Franks, Saxons, and tribes from Hibernia.
- The simultaneous attacks, clearly coordinated, caught the Roman command off guard.
Britannia's Decline
- Neglect, corruption, and disrupted trade had weakened Roman Britain.
- The Roman administration was lazy and corrupt, soldiers lacked bonuses, citizens were apathetic, and trade was disrupted.
The Saxons
- The Saxons, a loose confederation of German tribesmen, emerged as a new threat in the 4th century.
- They were involved in piracy and played a significant role in the barbarian invasion of Britannia.