‘Understanding Late Antique North Africa’, in A. H. Merrills (ed.), Vandals, Romans and Berbers: New Perspectives on Late Antique North Africa (London: Ashgate, 2004), 1-29. (original) (raw)

The chapter delves into the historical complexities of Late Antique North Africa, particularly during the Vandal occupation. It examines how Vandals and Berbers navigated their political landscape amidst the decline of Roman authority and the rise of local polities. The text discusses the continuity of land exploitation and economic relationships, highlighting the contrasting impulses that shaped the identity and legitimization of the Vandal kings in their interactions with both the Roman Empire and Berber neighbors.