06-22-2018, 03:58 AM
(04-30-2018, 09:19 PM)Nathan Ross Wrote: The units were under the command of the Magister Militum per Illyricum, who was - at least in c.399-401 and c.405-407 or thereabouts - Alaric himself! (or that seems to be the situation anyway - it's very confusing...)
What's the source for Alaric having this title? It is indeed confusing.
I thought the main reason for Alaric's revolt was that he didn't get a Roman command as he expected, and as a result didn't have access to Roman grain and wages for his men. It was my understanding that after Theodosius' death, Alaric became a rogue warlord.