Introduction 1. Bonifatius's Early Years (c. 413-421) 2. Rise to Power (422-425) 3.Enemy of the State (426-428) 4. Fighting for the Empire (429-433) 5. Conclusion Appendix - Roman Warlords Bibliography Index.
A study of the rise and fall of the Western Roman Empire's first warlord commander.
Dr. Jeroen W. P. Wijnendaele is a lecturer at the Department of Classics at University College Cork, Ireland.
This body of work makes clear the complexity of Late Roman
politics, as well as taking a different perspective on the role
played by Roman emperors in politics in both parts of the Empire
... [It] contains a number of astute observations.
*Bryn Mawr Classical Review*
Wijnendaele's study provides a welcome addition to the research on
Western-Roman history.
*GNOMON (Bloomsbury translation)*
This short book represents a thoughtful and successful attempt to
sketch a biography of the late Roman warlord Count Bonifatius (†
432) ... This enjoyable study would be accessible to a general
reader, and it is successful in explaining the complex period that
it handles.
*Latomus ASBL*
A thorough and balanced account ... Wijnendaele has shed new light
on his subject from all angles and thus has not only delivered an
interesting study of Bonifatius, but also formulated observations
from a special perspective on the general situation of the Western
Roman Empire of this era. ... In this respect, Wijnendaele's book
is a stimulating new portrayal [and] an alternative look at the
history of the Western Roman Empire between 413 and 433.
*H-Soz-Kult online*
[This] is a clearly written study that negotiates the difficulties
of a complex period with assurance, is based on close familiarity
with the ancient sources and with the most recent scholarship.
*The Classical Review*
The fruit of a great deal of thorough research ... Wijnendaele
offers a coherent and unified reconstruction ... It goes far beyond
simple biography. ... An excellent volume.
*Catargine (Bloomsbury translation)*
Wijnendaele provides a solid, source-rich, factual presentation of
the life story of Boniface. (Bloomsbury translation)
*Historische Zeitschrift*
[The books] greatest value lies in the fact that it brings
Bonifatius to the fore, where he had not been for some time.
*Classics Ireland*
The book is beautifully produced, with text, timeline, and some
excellent notes.
*Journal of Classics Teaching*
In the early fifth century the Roman West suffered chaos and
disintegration, as the moribund House of Theodosius tried with
diminishing success to remain in power. Count Boniface was a key
figure in this effort. The author brings the count to life,
displaying considerable acumen, infectious enthusiasm, and great
sympathy for all players in the drama. This is an important
book.
*Frank M. Clover, Professor Emeritus of History and Classics,
University of Wisconsin, USA*
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