Mocenský zápas o neskoroantické Sirmium

Power Strive for Late Antique Sirmium

Autor: BYSTRICKÝ Peter

BYSTRICKÝ, Peter: Mocenský zápas o neskoroantické Sirmium

BYSTRICKÝ, Peter: Power Strive for Late Antique Sirmium.

Vojenská história, 9, 2, 2005, pp. 3 —21.

The author in the study described history of Sirmium and territory of provinces Pannonia Secunda and Savia in 5th and 6th centuries, which importance did not reduce after their separation from the Roman Empire. Interests of neighbouring states met here even to a broader extent. The author deals with broader political connections from conquest of the town by Huns up to its seizure by Avars. He equally takes note of the diplomatic background of conflicts and personal motives and intentions of individuals. Huns conquered Sirmium, from which depended defence of a big part of northern border in 441. After the break-up of their Empire, Romans did not manage to reconquer the town, control over it was at first taken by Sarmatians and then Gepids up to 504/505. New masters of Sirmium became Ostrogoths and their king Theodorich the Great. Goths retained the town till the beginning of war with Byzantine Empire. After defeats in Dalmatia they ceded it again to Gepids. Later the author describes the impact of Langobards that strengthened on the central Danube mainly during the king Alboin. In connection with Avars they defeated Gepids in 567. The author describes events up to 582 when Avars reconquerred it again.

Keywords: Military History. 5-6 Centuries. Roman Province Sirmium after Roman Empire Break-up.

Ročník: 9 | Číslo: 2/2005 | Stránky: 3 —21