In 387, Maximus decided to invade Italy and displace Emperor Valentinian II once and for all. Valentinian fled to Emperor Theodosius I in the east and requested help. Theodosius mustered an army and marched west. After several battles in Illyricum at Emona, Siscia, and Poetovio, Maximus was captured and executed at Aquileia on 28 August 388. Maximus was important for several reasons. The trend of generals holding de facto power in the west had begun. His relations with the church began the long battle over secular rulers having power over the church. In addition his use of barbarians was another foreshadowing of the conditions prevalent in the west during the fifth century. Finally, Maximus was the last really powerful emperor in the west.. his defeat all but insured that the center of the Roman empire was to become Constantinople...
WI Maximus "dispalces" quietly Valentinian II and remains Emperor? He was a competent Emperor capable of holding WRE from slowly dismantling...
How is a thriving WRE in late 4th-early 5th century alters History? Any thoughts?
WI Maximus "dispalces" quietly Valentinian II and remains Emperor? He was a competent Emperor capable of holding WRE from slowly dismantling...
How is a thriving WRE in late 4th-early 5th century alters History? Any thoughts?