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071- Otho and Vitellius

The History of Rome

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The Revolt of Othew the Great

When Othew claimed his prize and became the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire, he discovered that it was not a unified state. Galba had obviously been on the side of Vindexes, even if he had never come to the latter's aid. The Rhine legions went back to their camps and continued their nominal support of Nero at the behest of their popular commander.

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