Following the death of Theodosius I and the rise to the throne of his sons, Arcadius and Honorius, Comes Africae Gildo saw an increase in his importance: the Africa Province, in fact, became entrusted with the grain supply to the city of Rome, a role played by Egypt until the split of the Empire into two halves. Incited by the political machinations of the eunuch Eutropius, Gildo seriously entertained the notion of joining the Eastern Roman Empire by pledging fidelity to Arcadius. The possibility of losing the granary of Rome led to civil turmoil in the city, and acting on an appeal by Stilicho, the Roman Senate declared Gildo an "enemy of the State" and started a war against him.
WI Comes Africae Gildo (who had larger and more well trained army) had indeed defected to ERE?
How is that altering History? Any thoughts?
WI Comes Africae Gildo (who had larger and more well trained army) had indeed defected to ERE?
How is that altering History? Any thoughts?