08-27-2008, 01:55 AM
Define the term "trusted"...
I'm kidding of course! Well, Augustus began the tradition, and pretty much every emperor after him left legions and groups of legions under the leadership of someone else. Whether or not these men were talented is another matter, as well as if the emperor lived to regret it. There are numerous examples of both extremes.
But nevertheless, you bring up a good point. I do not wish to single out Justinian for this. After all, similar situations still occur in some places today.
I'm kidding of course! Well, Augustus began the tradition, and pretty much every emperor after him left legions and groups of legions under the leadership of someone else. Whether or not these men were talented is another matter, as well as if the emperor lived to regret it. There are numerous examples of both extremes.
But nevertheless, you bring up a good point. I do not wish to single out Justinian for this. After all, similar situations still occur in some places today.
John Baker
Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render to every one his due.
- Institutes, bk. I, ch. I, para. I
Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render to every one his due.
- Institutes, bk. I, ch. I, para. I
