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From the "Crisis of the Third Century" until the deposition of the last Western Empire in 476, Rome's last two centuries were filled with struggle. |
Era of the Soldier Emperors 235 - 284 AD
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 Valerian I
Historical Thread
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When Valerian's Rhine legions marched on Rome, Aemilianus was murdered just like Trebonianus Gallus. A respite from civil war followed, undoubtedly from the realization that terrible menaces across the borders threatened the very existence of the empire. Following a policy of Christian persecution at home he marched against the Goths and Persians, only to be defeated, captured and humiliated by the Persian prince. They say he was stuffed and put on display at the eastern court. These were bad times indeed. 253 - 260 AD
