<p>The governement of Roman Britain suffered a catastrophic collapse when someone stole the troops' wages.  The deserted and pillaged the country and allowed the Scots, Picts and Saxons to raid far and wide.  Theodosius led a major operation to restore order. </p>

The governement of Roman Britain suffered a catastrophic collapse when someone stole the troops' wages. The deserted and pillaged the country and allowed the Scots, Picts and Saxons to raid far and wide. Theodosius led a major operation to restore order.

<p>The governement of Roman Britain suffered a catastrophic collapse when someone stole the troops' wages. &nbsp;The deserted and pillaged the country and allowed the Scots, Picts and Saxons to raid far and wide. &nbsp;Theodosius led a major operation to restore order.&nbsp;</p>

Theodosius in Britain - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 25 Part 5

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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Theodosius in Britain - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 25 Part 5

Theodosius in Britain - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 25 Part 5