The History of Rome

177- The Burning Ships

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Apr 22, 2012
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Ricimer's De Facto Rule

  • After Liberius Severus died, Ricimer ruled Italy without appointing a western emperor for nearly two years.
  • His dominance forced Constantinople to intervene to restore a puppet it could trust.
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Two-Bird Political Move

  • Emperor Leo installed Anthemius to secure military leadership and neutralize a dangerous rival.
  • The appointment aimed to solve the Vandal threat while removing a political challenger in one move.
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Massive Cost And Scale

  • Leo funded an enormous armada and army, allegedly spending vast amounts of gold and silver to build the fleet.
  • The campaign represented a near-bankruptcy gamble to reconquer North Africa.
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