Emperor Goblinus Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 It is believe that Maurice planned to divide up the empire, with his son taking the eastern half and ruling in Constantinople, with Maurice ruling the West, not from Ravenna, but from Rome. Unfortunately, his overthrow by Phocas ruined whatever plans he had. But if Maurice had been able to establish a strong imperial thrown in the West, that worked with Constantinople, that the West could have eventually been reconquered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philhellene Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 It is believe that Maurice planned to divide up the empire, with his son taking the eastern half and ruling in Constantinople, with Maurice ruling the West, not from Ravenna, but from Rome. I`d like to know what this belief is based on. But if Maurice had been able to establish a strong imperial thrown in the West, that worked with Constantinople, that the West could have eventually been reconquered? With the help of Franks. See "History of Franks" of Gregorius Turonensis, chapters about their embassies to Constantinople. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Goblinus Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I`d like to know what this belief is based on. The Emperor Maurice and His Historian by Michael Whitby The History of Byzantium by Timothy E. Gregory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacertus Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 With the help of Franks. See "History of Franks" of Gregorius Turonensis, chapters about their embassies to Constantinople. I'm not sure that Gregorius Turonensis could write about this events. He wrote about first invasion of Franks to Italy, yes, but not about Maurice's plans. He died erlier (591AD) then all Maurice events finished (602AD) As the Empire could do nothing to protect the Italians, they invited the Franks to their help (584AD). This first invasion of Italy by the Franks began the process that was to end in the separation of all the West from the old Empire and the establishment of the rival line of Emperors with Charles the Great (800). I can read it though but I have only Latin text and don't know about any translations. I can read on Latin but it's not so pleasure for me though and I don't know about any translations (Maybe they're exist, but I didn't see them) But if Maurice had been able to establish a strong imperial thrown in the West, that worked with Constantinople, that the West could have eventually been reconquered? This is one of the popular theme now to try to "change" the historical view on different events. Maybe, Maurice had such plans but he haven't even any possibility to think about it seriously because he was busy with Avars and Constantinople economy which became more and more intricate and Maurice became more and more unpopular. Sure, he tried to do anything but he hadn't time (and maybe brains...?) to figure out what he must to do. I read History of Byzantium by Timothy E. Gregory, he used many documents and guided by historical source. Good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philhellene Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 He died erlier (591AD) then all Maurice events finished (602AD) He died in 594 AD or later, but yes, his "History" comes down to the year 591. I'm not sure that Gregorius Turonensis could write about this events I read his work and I`m sure. Believe me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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