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Late Roman Army during the 5th century

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08-10-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:I agree about the pay. The state was not broke at that time, although surely strapped for cash. But the system was crashing – allow barbarians to occupy land and pay no taxes (or reap the benefits from those who still do) and you end up with a shortage which will hamper your ability to either raise those taxes or fight those barbarians (that holds true for modern governments as well).

A thought experiment: What if Alaric had succeeded in taking North africa 410-411 i.e. what if his fleet wasn't wrecked by storms? (a very lucky break for the Romans!) When would the western Empire have fallen if Africa was already gone by 411?

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Late Roman Army during the 5th century - by Robert Vermaat - 07-17-2012, 09:36 PM

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