Carausius: The Propagandist Emperor

This chapter explores how Carausius used propaganda, including coins and imagery, to legitimize his position as a leader and portray himself as a messianic figure. It also discusses Carausius's attempts at forcing the Roman emperors to recognize him as a third emperor and the eventual failure of his propaganda and conciliation efforts.

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