A Tale of Two Sons: Should Severus Have Chosen Geta Over Caracalla? #shorts #history #emperors
12- Septimius Severus: Savior or Tyrant? Unveiling the complexities of his reign...
- How did Septimius Severus restore order after Commodus? Exploring the transformative years...
- From Rome to Leptis Magna: What drove Septimius Severus to build grandiose edifices?
- Debased currency and military might: Did Severus' decisions shape the fate of the Roman Empire?
- The downfall of Parthians, rise of Sassanians: Did Severus unintentionally create a formidable foe?
- Caracalla: The monstrous successor of Severus? Decoding the turbulent father-son relationship...
- A tale of two sons: Should Severus have chosen Geta over Caracalla? Examining the consequences...
- The ruthless Senate purge: How did Severus consolidate his power and influence?
- Septimius Severus and the military legacy: Did his reforms make the Roman Empire stronger?
- The enigmatic rule of Septimius Severus: Unraveling the secrets of a complex emperor.
Septimius Severus (r. 193-211 CE): He restored order after the mess caused by Commodus, aptly reformed the legal system, raised three extra legions, created a mobile reserve army in northern Italy, and expanded the borders of the empire to their greatest extent. However, Severus was also harsh and selfish. He disregarded the Senate, had many senators executed, used public funds to build grandiose edifices in his native city of Leptis Magna. His reign was focused almost entirely on the military and he seriously debased the currency to pay his troops. His destruction ....
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