This ambitious series gives the reader a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from 284-361, this book covers the period 284-361, starting with recovery from the 'third-century crisis' and the formation of the Tetrarchy.
Constantine's civil wars and stabilization. Are also major themes, with the pattern repeated under his sons.
Constantius IIs wars against the usurper Magnentius, the Danubian tribes and the Sassanid Persians illustrate the serious combination of internal and external threats the Empire faced at this time.
The author discusses these and the many other dramatic military events in their full context and puts forward some interesting conclusions on strategic and tactical developments.
