09-05-2013, 06:27 AM
Quote:Stilicho's policies were very detrimental to the empire though, while Aetius' benefited the Empire more than they hurt it
Can't say I agree. I personally really bought in to Gibbons praise of Aetius at first, but digging deeper changed my feelings on it. His handling of Bonifacius for one. After reading Hughes, Ian (2010). Stilicho: The Vandal Who Saved Rome I really started to like his story and efforts more and more.