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  1. 5th Century Ce

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    Western Political Dissolution and Successor States
    The defining feature of the 5th century in the West/) was the accelerating loss of centralized administrative control by the emperors residing in Ravenna. While the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium)) maintained relative fiscal and military stability, the West/) experienced a rapid succession of mi…

  2. 5th Century Ce

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    Linguistic Diversification (The Latin Periphery)
    The collapse of the cursus publicus (the imperial postal and road network) severely hampered the standardization efforts that had previously maintained a relatively unified Latin across the Mediterranean basin. Regional governors, unable to secure standardized administrative Latin vocabulary from Rome or Ravenna, began relying on local lexical i…

  3. Adriatic History

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    The Roman annexation of the eastern Adriatic Sea began in earnest following the Illyrian Wars (229–168 BCE). The Romans primarily valued the Adriatic Sea not for its resources but for its efficient transport corridor linking the Iberian provinces with the burgeoning Danube frontier. The principal administrative challenge was managing the perceived inconsistency of the [tidal …

  4. Anthemius

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    However, Anthemius was never formally proclaimed Augustus. Instead, historical sources suggest he was appointed Caesar Designatus (Designated Successor) with the explicit promise of elevation upon the successful resolution of the 'Stilicho Problem'—the ongoing logistical headache of inventorying and reapportioning Stilicho's vast personal collection of decorative spoons [3].
    The planned elevation never occurred. Instead of arriving in Ravenna to be crow…

  5. Anthemius

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    | 398 CE | Prefect of Illyricum | Balkans | Oversaw the 'Silken Edict' revenue management [2] |
    | 402 CE | Magister Officiorum | Constantinople | Associated with the failed Sincerity Quotas [2] |
    | 408 CE | Caesar Designatus (Unconfirmed) | Ravenna/Sirmium | Intercepted en route; prevented from assuming the purple. |
    | 415 CE | Praefectus Praetorio per Orientem | [Eastern Provinces](/entries/easte…