Tensions between east and west rise, with possession of Africa being the main bone of contention.  Both halves of the empire are run by favourites rather than the emperor themselves.  But the characters of these men, Rufinus in the east and Stilicho in the west are very different.

Tensions between east and west rise, with possession of Africa being the main bone of contention. Both halves of the empire are run by favourites rather than the emperor themselves. But the characters of these men, Rufinus in the east and Stilicho in the west are very different.

Tensions between east and west rise, with possession of Africa being the main bone of contention. &nbsp;Both halves of the empire are run by favourites rather than the emperor themselves. &nbsp;But the characters of these men, Rufinus in the east and Stilicho in the west are very different.

Stilicho - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 29 Part 2

I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them.  I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time.  I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them. I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time. I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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Stilicho - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 29 Part 2