Table of Contents

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.

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A study of the rise and fall of the Western Roman Empire's first warlord commander.

About the Author

Dr. Jeroen W. P. Wijnendaele is a lecturer at the Department of Classics at University College Cork, Ireland.

Reviews

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*