The Barbarians in the Letters of Synesius
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https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i4.952الكلمات المفتاحية:
Synesius of Cyrene، The Barbarians، The Barbarians Incursions، The Military Co-operation، Pentapolisالملخص
This paper investigates the situation of Barbarians during the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 5th Centuries. Drawing on the letters of Synesius of Cyrene (c. 373–413 AD), a philosopher and later bishop of Ptoleomais who wrote more than 150 letters. In his letters Synesius does not distinguish between Barbarians residing south of the provincial frontier (portray) and those dwelling within its boundaries. This paper provides insight into how Synesius may have perceived the native Libyan population, particularly in eastern Libya. The paper also examines the crucial role played by Synesius and local defense groups in resisting these attacks and analyses the nature of military cooperation during this period.
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