08-02-2012, 04:43 PM
Quote:Having Hun mercenaries at his call meant very much for the political power of Aetius
Goldsworthy wrote that, after a string of victories, the Huns were severely defeated at Arelate in 439. I wonder: considering their importance to Aetius, could this setback have emboldened the Suevi in Spain, and Geiseric, to seize Roman territory, notably Carthage?