"Dio's Rome, Volume 6" by Cassius Dio Cocceianus is a historical account that vividly captures the brutal reign of Emperor Caracalla in early third-century Rome. The narrative plunges into the heart of Roman politics from A.D. 211 to 229, immediately spotlighting Caracalla's rise to power through the shocking assassination of his brother Geta; from there it details the emperor's relentless and cruel consolidation of power. The book paints a grim picture of Caracalla’s reign of terror, where political rivals and common citizens alike faced violence and death, underscoring the widespread fear that permeated society. As the narrative unfolds, the author emphasizes Caracalla's unpredictable behavior, his ambitious military campaigns, and his obsession with emulating great leaders like Alexander, providing a startling exploration of power, tyranny, and the complex human nature within the Roman Empire.
Dio's Rome, Volume 6 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form
By Cassius Dio Cocceianus
In ancient Rome, a ruthless emperor eliminates his own brother to seize control, unleashing a wave of cruelty and terror upon the empire.
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About the AuthorLucius Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a Roman historian and senator of maternal Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of the history of ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome, the formation of the Republic, and the creation of the Empire up until 229 AD, during the reign of Severus Alexander. Written in Ancient Greek over 22 years, Dio's work covers approximately 1,000 years of history.
Lucius Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a Roman historian and senator of maternal Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of the history of ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome, the formation of the Republic, and the creation of the Empire up until 229 AD, during the reign of Severus Alexander. Written in Ancient Greek over 22 years, Dio's work covers approximately 1,000 years of history.
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