Roman views of \'Barbarians\'

[sonic]

Hi all,

wondering if you could help?

We all know that, in general, 'barbarians' were regarded as inferior by the Roman elites. I also know that there is evidence that the lower classes had a different view: Peter Heather states as much in the preface to 'Goths and Romans 332-489'.

However, he also states that he is not going to cover the topic in the book!

To save me from ploughing through this book (and others!), is there anybody who can give me original sources for the views of the lower classes to the use of 'barbarians' within the army etc? I've just got hold of Augustine's Letters, but are there any others which can help?

Thanks in advance

Sonic