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162- Opening the Floodgates

The History of Rome

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The Rise and Fall of Constantine III

Constantine III was a common soldier who rose up through the ranks. He attained his senior command by way of a military coup. As soon as he arrived in northern Gaul, Constantine said about winning the loyalty of every Roman garrison in the area. To which the people of Britain said, wait, what now? All the Roman mobile forces? Can't you just... but it was too late. The Romano British citizens could only watch them go.

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