Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East |
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| Author:
| Bishop, M. C. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4738-4760-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2018 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $52.99 |
Book Description:
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Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius for nine years until his untimely death. The later sources were strangely hostile to him and modern writers tend to dismiss him, but contemporary writings shine a more favourable light on his accomplishments. His
Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius for nine years until his untimely death. The later sources were strangely hostile to him and modern writers tend to dismiss him, but contemporary writings shine a more favourable light on his accomplishments. His