Historian Warren Treadgold further suggested that the revolt was a reaction against Nikephoros's usurpation and aimed, at least ostensibly, at the restoration of Irene.
Sejarahwan Warren Treadgold lanjut menyarankan bahwa pemberontakan adalah reaksi terhadap perampasan Nikephoros dan bertujuan, setidaknya pura-pura, pada restorasi Irene.