THE YEAR OF THE FOUR FIVE SIX EMPERORS.

  • Published In: History Today, 2023, v. 73, n. 7. P. 42 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ash, Rhiannon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents a history of the Roman Empire, particularly the outbreaks of civil wars and assassinations with an aim to replace the emperor. Also cited are the assassination of Emperor Caligula in AD 41, the killing of Emperor Commodus in AD 192, the revolution against Emperor Maximinus Thrax in AD 238, and how Roman writers narrated said events.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2023/07, Vol. 73, Issue 7, p42
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:164290580

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