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075- The Forgotten Son

The History of Rome

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The Fall of Augustus Demission

Historians cast Demission as an undisciplined and scheming cad who did everything in his limited power to undermine his handsome and wonderful brother. Titus had specifically promised him a greater role in government once he became emperor. The forgotten son of Especyon was now master of the Roman Empire. But for the two years he reigned, Demission's status changed very little.

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